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Resolution to Approve Executive Director Cost of Living Adjustment
Memorandum
Presented for your consideration is a resolution to apply a cost-of-living increase to the executive director’s salary for FY27.
• The City of Ann Arbor has announced a 3% cost-of-living increase for non-union employees beginning July 1, 2026. DDA staff will receive this 3% adjustment as well.
• The DDA Board must approve all salary adjustments for the executive director as this position is a direct appointment of the DDA Board.
• The resolution presented for the Board’s consideration would approve a 3% cost-of-living increase to the executive director’s salary, effective July 1, 2026.
• The current salary for the DDA Executive Director is $160,726.33. The 3% adjustment would increase that amount by $4,821.78, bringing the new salary to $165,548.11.
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Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor has announced a 3% cost-of-living increase to non-union personnel effective July 1, 2026;
Whereas, The DDA Board recognizes the benefit in keeping salary levels current with cost-of-living changes and with City of Ann Arbor salary structure adjustments;
Whereas, The DDA Board must approve any cost-of-living adjustments for the executive director;
RESOLVED, The DDA board approves a 3% compensation increase to Maura Thomson’s salary as the executive director, effective July 1, 2026.
Prepared by: Sara McCallum, Deputy Director/Accounting Director