Brookhaven Board Approves Personnel Salary Increases
The Brookhaven Board of Aldermen finalized various city personnel changes and salary adjustments following the end of the fiscal year.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in People
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The Brookhaven Board of Aldermen approved a series of personnel actions effective October 1, 2026, including salary raises for several city employees and the resignation of a staff member. Simultaneously, the city reported $67 million in building department revenue for the fiscal year ending September 30.
Why it matters
These adjustments reflect the city's routine management of departmental staffing and internal compensation structures. Transparent reporting of these administrative updates and departmental revenue figures helps local residents understand how municipal operations are currently being managed.
The building department generated $67 million in revenue for the fiscal year ending September 30. Individual raises included a $10,000 annual increase for Mark Chambers and a $5,000 annual raise for Capt. Tecompsha Warren.
The players
Mark Chambers
He is a city employee who received a $10,000 annual salary increase approved by the board.
Capt. Tecompsha Warren
He is a city staff member who was granted a $5,000 annual salary increase.
Sharon Roxanne Norton
She served in the animal control department before resigning her position.
Vector Disease Control International
This organization manages mosquito trapping and chemical treatment programs for the city.
Brookhaven Board of Aldermen
This body serves as the legislative authority for the city, overseeing personnel decisions and department budgets.
The details
In addition to the salary adjustments for staff, the board processed the resignation of Sharon Roxanne Norton from the animal control department and rescinded a job offer previously extended to Albert Reed. The city also reviewed data from Vector Disease Control International, which documented the trapping of 5,542 mosquitoes during September and the treatment of 597 miles of local roadways.
Timeline
August 18, 2026: David Neal resigned as Street Mechanic.
September 14, 2026: Charles Lewanika was terminated as Street Concrete Laborer.
September 30, 2026: The city fiscal year concluded.
October 1, 2026: Salary increases and personnel resignations became effective.
Market Landscape
The city's approach to municipal maintenance follows the federal laws prohibiting excessive chemical application in a 30-day period. This regulatory compliance necessitates a rotational spraying schedule to maintain public safety while adhering to federal environmental standards.
Residents should expect ongoing mosquito control efforts, which include a four-zone rotation using chemical applications, to continue through the fall. These administrative changes do not alter current city service levels for local businesses or taxpayers.
The takeaway
The city continues to balance its municipal administrative duties with ongoing public safety initiatives like pest control. Residents can track official meeting minutes to stay informed about future personnel and policy adjustments affecting local government.
Further reading
For more information on recent municipal updates, visit the Brookhaven People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Daily Leader.
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