Summary
About 3,300 city employees saving 3-6% of pay will be automatically bumped up 1% a year to 7% — roughly $9.61 a week for a $50,000 earner, worth about $168,500 more at retirement. Employees can opt out any pay period.
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Roughly $9.61 more per week deducted for a $50,000/year employee at each step.
✅Who benefits
City employees who end up with substantially larger retirement savings.
⚠️Who could be affected
Employees living paycheck to paycheck who don't notice or opt out of the increase.
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