Cleveland City Council Approves Compensation Adjustments for Housing Court

Cleveland City Council has passed an emergency ordinance to update the pay scales for several city classifications. Introduced on May 7, 2026, the measure, identified as Ord. No. 590-2026, specifically amends Section 51 of a previous 2021 ordinance to adjust compensation levels for various roles.

The legislation focuses on amending the paybands associated with specific staff classifications, including those within the Housing Court. This update modifies the compensation structure originally established by Ordinance No. 194-2021. Residents can review the specific changes through the official City Record or the associated FP letter regarding payband amendments.

As an emergency ordinance, this measure has already passed the City Council. While the record shows several other emergency ordinances and resolutions passed in mid-July 2026, Ord. No. 590-2026 stands as a completed action regarding these specific compensation amendments. Residents can continue to monitor City Council proceedings for future updates on municipal staffing and budget adjustments.

Source record

File
590-2026
Type
Emergency Ordinance
Status
Passed
Committee
City Council
Introduced
May 6, 2026

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