Committee approves City Clerk pay grade increase
Fitchburg's Legislative Affairs Committee voted 3-1 to increase the City Clerk position's grade in the salary matrix from 13 to 14.
Legislative Affairs Committee · Meeting of May 5, 2026
Fitchburg's Legislative Affairs Committee voted 3-1 to increase the City Clerk position's grade in the salary matrix from 13 to 14. Council President Zarrella and Vice President Cruz sponsored the ordinance amendment to Chapter 44 of the City Ordinances, framing the move as an equity issue given that the position is the lowest paid among city department heads and ranks low among city clerk positions statewide. Councilor Starr cast the sole dissenting vote; Chair Walsh and Council Vice President Cruz voted in favor.
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Source: the Legislative Affairs Committee meeting of May 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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