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Cortland officials consider salary bumps for city employees

Cortland officials consider salary bumps for city employees

Cloudy day at Cortland City Hall Photo: Saga Communications/Matt Aceto


CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Cortland city workers might see pay raises.

A 2% salary increase for full-time employees is included in the city’s proposed budget for 2026. The raises would affect current, permanent workers who aren’t represented by a union.

Cortland’s Common Council plans to vote on the budget tonight. The group gathers at 6 p.m. at Cortland City Hall.

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