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Hanford council keeps member stipend at $500, retains $500 annual discretionary account

5969252 · October 21, 2025
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Summary

After discussion, the City Council voted 5-0 to retain current monthly council pay of $500 and the existing $500 annual discretionary allotment; council members declined to adopt a higher governor-recommended level or a larger stipend at this time.

The Hanford City Council on Oct. 21 voted unanimously to keep the council member stipend at $500 per month and to retain the existing $500 annual discretionary (account) amount previously included in the budget.

Background and discussion

Senate Bill 329 provided guidance allowing cities to set council compensation up to specified maximums tied to population; the governor’s office has suggested…

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