FY 2027 Position Classifications and Pay Plan
City of Annapolis
Summary
Money shuffled to cover cost-of-living raises under new union contracts was replaced from capital reserves, so sidewalk and City Dock projects keep their funding — 'it nets out to zero,' per the finance chair.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 2
Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
$759,000 of capital reserve used to backfill; $221,100 more from PW contingency accounts — no new taxes.
City employees getting raises, and residents whose sidewalk and City Dock projects stay funded.
Mentions & discussions (11)
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Nov 4, 2026
A proposed 2% cost-of-living raise for non-represented and executive city employees would add to the City's FY2027 personnel costs. It affects retention and morale of the staff who run city services.
City Council (Special) - Oct 26, 2026
Money shuffled to cover cost-of-living raises under new union contracts was replaced from capital reserves, so sidewalk and City Dock projects keep their funding — 'it nets out to zero,' per the finance chair.
City Council (Special) - Sep 28, 2026
Three big labor deals covering city workers, firefighters, and police employees all got ratified in one night. These set pay and working conditions for the next two fiscal years.
Finance Committee - Special Meeting - Sep 24, 2026
Three union contracts covering general city workers, firefighters, and some police employees were up for ratification. These deals set wages and working conditions that drive a big chunk of the city budget.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 14, 2026
The council ratified one union contract outright and advanced three more covering city workers, firefighters and police employees, plus the FY2027 pay plan. These deals shape how much the city spends on its workforce.
City Council (Regular) - Jun 8, 2026
The Council was scheduled to act on confirming Karen Ajayi as Finance Director and, on second reader, Charles A. Hall, Jr., as Human Resources Director — two of the top positions in city government.
City Council - SPECIAL MEETING - BUDGET - Jun 1, 2026
The Council considered the annual pay plan setting city job classifications and compensation for FY 2027. It shapes the city's largest cost — its workforce.
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Budget Hearing - May 6, 2026
The Finance Committee is finalizing its FY27 budget report for the full City Council, covering 14 department budgets. Members are writing department sections this week and will meet Monday, May 11 to settle disputes before delivering the report by 7 p.m.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 9, 2026
O-41-25 would update pay grades for exempt service city employees, part of how the city sets salaries for its workforce. The Rules Committee recommended it favorably.
Rules and City Government Committee - Regular Meeting - Feb 5, 2026
O-41-25 updates the classification grades for exempt-service city employees, which ties into their pay. It cleared committee and heads to the full council.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 12, 2026
An ordinance updating classification grades for city exempt service employees was set for public hearing, affecting pay structures for certain city staff.
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