Collective bargaining agreements for FY2027–2028
City of Annapolis
Summary
The new union contracts' cost-of-living increases are being funded through a fund transfer, with the diverted pay-go money replaced by capital reserve. One member was briefly alarmed the money appeared to come from $200,000 in sidewalk projects before staff explained the mechanics.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Covers the cost of negotiated union raises using existing reserve and pay-go sources — no new money raised.
City employees covered by the union agreements, and residents who keep their sidewalk funding intact.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council (Special) - Oct 26, 2026
After new union contracts were ratified, the city planned to shift about $759,000 in Pay-Go money from sidewalk and City Dock projects to cover cost-of-living pay increases, plus a 2% adjustment for non-union employees.
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Oct 21, 2026
The new union contracts' cost-of-living increases are being funded through a fund transfer, with the diverted pay-go money replaced by capital reserve. One member was briefly alarmed the money appeared to come from $200,000 in sidewalk projects before staff explained the mechanics.
City Council (Special) - Sep 28, 2026
Three union contracts covering city employees, firefighters, and police were ratified for fiscal years 2027-2028 — locking in labor terms and costs for the next two budget cycles.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Sep 24, 2026
Three collective bargaining agreements covering city general workers, firefighters, and police were recommended for ratification, locking in labor terms and costs for the next two fiscal years.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 14, 2026
The council ratified one union deal and advanced three more, covering city workers, firefighters, and police — locking in labor peace for FY2027-2028.
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