Sound off on mayor and Kirkland City Council salaries

The Salary Commission is made up of three citizens who are appointed for staggered terms by the Mayor with the approval of the Kirkland City Council.

The Salary Commission is made up of three citizens who are appointed for staggered terms by the mayor with the approval of the Kirkland City Council.

The commission is holding a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 in the City Hall Council Chamber to receive public input and discuss possible adjustments to the salaries of the mayor and council members.

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 rjenkinson@kirklandwa.gov prior to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27.

If the Salary Commission elects to change the salaries of the mayor and council members, it files the salary adjustment with the city clerk and the adjustment automatically becomes effective.