The Court approved directing Human Resources and Talent to process pay adjustments from a Compensation and Pay Equity Study, effective February 7, 2026, once the consultant Gallagher returns with amended final recommendations based on department feedback.

What it means for you

County employees could receive pay changes stemming from a compensation and pay equity review, but only after the consulting firm revises its recommendations in response to department input.

Outcome

Two separate motions were made and votes were taken on Item 2. A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to direct Human Resources and Talent to process, with an effective date of February 7, 2026, pay adjustments resulting from the Compensation and Pay Equity Study recommendations after Gallagher returns with amended final recommendations based on feedback by all departments. The motion carried by the following vote: The motion carried by the following vote: (4-1)

How each member voted

4–1, per the official record.