Trustees approve wage increase after executive session; request wage‑comparison study
Jul 8, 2026
Jul 8, 2026
After a brief executive session, the Somonauk board accepted a proposed wage increase and directed staff to compile a wage‑comparison with similarly sized municipalities and consider a step plan for the police department.
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The Village of Somonauk Board of Trustees returned from executive session on July 8 and voted to accept a wage increase as presented. Trustee Jake Whiteaker moved to accept the increase, Trustee Jason Diebold seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
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