City of CdA seeks COL increase

COEUR d’ALENE — The city of Coeur d’Alene is seeking a 1 percent cost of living increase for its 300-plus employees.

If approved, the pay increase would equal $212,317, spread out over its 353 full-time equivalent positions, and must be agreed upon with the city’s three unions.

Meanwhile, the city is seeking a 1.5 percent increase in property taxes — a $237,675 increase.

But one does not have to do with the other, officials said, as the city is contractually obliged to give a 3 percent cost of living increase to its employees every year, while the property tax revenues go toward capital purchases. Tom Hasslinger, Cda Press, Full story

Um. As a freelance writer, I have definite opinions about COL increases. But your opinions may vary?