WEIRTON – Weirton Council approved the final reading, Monday, of a measure amending Ordinance 1313, establishing new pay scales for the city’s non-union employees.

The second reading of Ordinance 2263 was approved by a 6-0, roll-call vote, receiving applause from many of the city employees in attendance. Ward 3 Councilman Jesse Keeder was not in attendance Monday.

Council initially voted down the ordinance 3-4 on Oct. 14, but came back with a unanimous approval during a special meeting Oct. 21.

Council began discussions on the potential pay raises while establishing the 2025-2026 fiscal budget, setting aside close to $460,000 to cover such expenses. Work sessions were then held May 27, July 30, and Sept. 24.

The ordinance does not affect the wages of those employees who are members of the Weirton Municipal Employees Union, Fraternal Order of Police, or the Weirton Firefighters Association. The only exceptions would be the police chief and fire chief.

In other matters, council also approved a resolution authorizing a prospective retention pay incentive for eligible city employees, with $1,500 to be offered to full-time employees and $750 to part-time employees.

Part of the incentive will be paid to employees on Dec. 19, with the second half on Jan. 2.