The Salary Commission is holding a meeting on Sept. 21 at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber to receive public input and discuss possible adjustments to the salaries of the Mayor and Councilmembers.

Public comment may be given at the meeting or may be submitted in writing to: Salary Commission c/o City Attorney’s Office at 123 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033 or email kraymond@kirklandwa.gov prior to 5 p.m. on Sept. 21.

As authorized by RCW 35.21.015, in 2005 the City of Kirkland established a salary commission to set the salaries of the mayor and city council members. The Salary Commission is made up of three citizens who are appointed for staggered terms by the mayor with the approval of the City Council.

For more information on the Salary Commission, visit their webpage.