HomeMy WebLinkAboutFIN 2025-09-22 Item 1A - Reappointment - Municipal Court JudgeThomas McLeod, Mayor
TO:
Mayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrator
FINANCE & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
FROM: Mayor McLeod
Marty Wine, City Administrator
DATE: September 17, 2025
SUBJECT: Reappointment of Municipal Court Judge
ISSUE
The term of office for Judge Kimberly Walden will expire at the end of this year and it is my intent to
appoint Judge Walden for an additional 4-year term commencing January 1, 2026.
BACKGROUND
Judge Walden was first appointed to the Tukwila Municipal Court in 2003 and has served Tukwila since
then.
DISCUSSION
Judge Walden has served admirably as the Tukwila Municipal Court Judge. Under her leadership the
Court has implemented several innovative programs and implemented several efficient procedures that
reduce costs.
In compliance with TMC 2.68.026, a Memorandum of Understanding is attached for your review
maintaining the Judge's position as a .90 FTE with the salary set at .90 of the salary set for District
Court Judges in the Salary Schedule adopted by the Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for
Elected Officials adopted on an annual basis. Holidays and Healthcare/Dental benefits would also be
prorated at 90%.
RECOMMENDATION
The Council is being asked to consider this item at the October 6, 2025, Regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
MOU
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
Thomas McLeod, Mayor
Mayor's Office - Marty Wine, City Administrator
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
TO: Honorable Kimberly Walden, Municipal Court Judge
FROM: Thomas McLeod, Mayor
DATE: October 6, 2025
RE: Term of Appointment as Tukwila Municipal Court Judge
This Memorandum of Understanding will confirm your appointment as the Municipal Court Judge for the City
of Tukwila for the period from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, and is pursuant to judicial and
legal mandates governing such appointments (RCW 3.50.040 and TMC 2.68). The following wages and benefits
are provided to you effective January 1, 2026, during the term of your appointment:
WAGE: Salary set at 90% of the District Court Judges Salary as set in the Salary Schedule adopted by the
Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials on an annual basis. The current schedule,
adopted on DATE is attached hereto as Exhibit A. All taxes, social security and related deductions shall be
made from your wages.
BENEFITS: General Leave: You are entitled to accrue a general leave bank to use for sick leave and/or
vacation, as you deem appropriate. This general leave shall accrue at the rate of 12 hours per month to a
maximum accrual of 96 hours. Any hours over 96 that are not used are defaulted back to the City. Upon the
end of your appointment, any leave hours, up to a maximum of 96 hours, will be paid off at the rate of $70.00
per hour.
Holidays: You shall be entitled to the same holidays as the Non -Represented Employee group, paid at a
prorated rate of 90% commensurate with your hours on the bench.
Healthcare/Dental: You have the option to participate in the City of Tukwila Medical/Dental self -insured
plan, Kaiser Permanente or waive this benefit. The City will pay 90% of the premium for you and your
dependents. Payments by you will be a minimum of 10% and may be higher if the Kaiser plan is
selected and premiums are higher than the City's self -insured plan. Your share of the premium will be
made by payroll deduction.
Please sign the attached Personnel Action Form (PAF) and the bottom of this memorandum to indicate
agreement.
Agreed to this sixth day of October, 2025.
Thomas McLeod, Mayor Kimberly Walden, Judge
Tukwila City Hall • 6200 Southcenter Boulevard • Tukwila, WA 98188 • 206-433-1800 • Website: TukwilaWA.gov
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2025 and 2026 Final Salary Schedule
Position Current Salary Salary Effective 7/1/2025 Salary Effective 7/1/2026
Supreme Court Chief Justice 255,495 265,792 273,819
Supreme Court Justices 251,861 262,011 269,924
Court of Appeals Judges 239,755 249,417 256,949
Superior Court Judges 228,261 237,460 244,631
District Court Judges 217,337 226,096 232,924
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