(KMZA)--Pay increases have been approved for Seneca city employees.

The Seneca City Council last week approved a 70 cent an hour cost of living increase for 2023.

In addition, employees will be eligible for a one percent to four percent merit raise, to be determined by the supervisor during the employee's annual anniversary date review.

Also, the Council approved an increase in the longevity pay. Effective January 1, 2023, the longevity pay will increase to $4 a month for every year of service, and then to $5 per month for every year of service on January 1, 2024.