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Backfill of Retirement and HR Specialist Position

The city's Retirement and HR Specialist leaves November 13, and HR asked the council to approve filling the seat right away. Roughly two-thirds of the position's cost is covered by the Ferndale Employees' Retirement system, so the hit to the general budget is limited.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026

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Audit support services contract expansion

The city is spending up to $240,000 with Watson & Yates for audit help while transitioning to a new finance director — a $148,880 increase, but expected to be absorbed in the department budget.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 24, 2026