Salary Commission

As authorized by RCW 35.21.015, in 2005 the City of Kirkland established a Salary Commission to set the salaries of the Mayor and City Council Members. The Salary Commission is made up of three community members who are appointed for staggered terms by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.

In this short video, learn the important work of Kirkland's Salary Commission, celebrate a key accomplishment from 2024, and look ahead at what's planned for 2025. Discover how these dedicated community volunteers help shape Kirkland’s future—and how you can get involved.

Next Salary Commission Meeting

The Salary Commission is holding a meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to receive public input and discuss possible adjustments to the salaries of the Mayor and Council Members. The meeting will be conducted in the Kirkland Council Chamber and via Zoom. Members of the public can also call toll free (888) 475-4499.

Zoom Link to the Meeting

Meeting ID: 832 4132 5109

(PDF, 901KB)December 9, 2024 Agenda and Packet(PDF, 809KB)

Public comment may be given at the meeting or may be submitted in writing to: Salary Commission c/o City Attorney’s Office at 123 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033 or email deilers@kirklandwa.gov prior to 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2024.

The Salary Commission meets at least once a year, usually during the months of August or September. Meetings start at 5:00 PM.

Past Meeting Archive and Minutes

Minutes(PDF, 18KB) - 11/29/12
Minutes(PDF, 89KB) + Attachments(PDF, 398KB) - 10/23/12
Minutes(PDF, 25KB) + Attachments(PDF, 167KB) - 9/27/12
Minutes(PDF, 40KB) - 09/27/11
Minutes(PDF, 30KB) - 09/28/10
Minutes(PDF, 29KB) - 08/24/10
Minutes(PDF, 28KB) – 09/29/09
Minutes(PDF, 52KB) – 08/26/08
Minutes(PDF, 31KB) – 09/11/07
Minutes(PDF, 151KB) - 01/24/06
Minutes(PDF, 2MB) – 12/8/05

Meet the Salary Commissioners

Lauren Hall-Stigerts, Chair (term expires 3/31/2025)

Lauren Hall-Stigerts, Salary Commission
Lauren Hall-Stigerts

Lauren Hall-Stigerts grew up in Redmond and since 2006 has made Kirkland her home. After receiving her B.A. in Business Administration with a minor in Society, Ethics, and Human Behavior from the University of Washington in 2007; Lauren started her career as an in-house marketer for Seattle software companies. She then transitioned to running an independent software marketing consultancy with an emphasis on digital gaming software. She is on sabbatical raising her two young children while advocating for a vibrant, equitable, and liveable Kirkland. Lauren is honored to serve the people of Kirkland in her role as a Salary Commissioner since March 2022 and is utilizing her background in market research to support the next generation of city council candidates. She enjoys playing the clarinet and saxophone in local bands, appreciating traditional tea, and playing golf with her family.

Greta Climer, Vice Chair (term expires 03/31/2026)

Profile information coming soon.

Bryan Olay (term expires 3/31/27)

Profile information coming soon.

Contact Us

Staff Liaison
Darcey Eilers, City Attorney
deilers@kirklandwa.gov
425-587-3033

Other staff contacts
Michael Olson, Director of Finance and Administration

molson@kirklandwa.gov

Resolutions

Resolution No. 24-002(PDF, 117KB)
Resolution No. 24-001(PDF, 91KB)
Resolution No. 23-002(PDF, 107KB)
Resolution No. 23-001(PDF, 159KB)
Resolution No. 22-001(PDF, 223KB)
Resolution No. 21-001(PDF, 179KB)
Resolution No. 20-001(PDF, 144KB)
Resolution No.19-001(PDF, 116KB)
Resolution No.18-001(PDF, 97KB)
Resolution No.17-002(PDF, 89KB)
Resolution No.17-001(PDF, 50KB)
Resolution No.16-001(PDF, 110KB)
Resolution No.15-001(PDF, 68KB)
Resolution No.14-001(PDF, 110KB)
Resolution No.13-001(PDF, 104KB)
Resolution No.12-001(PDF, 94KB)
Resolution No.09-001(PDF, 90KB)
Resolution No.07-001(PDF, 84KB)
Resolution No.06-001(PDF, 85KB)