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Marina council approves first reading to raise mayor, council stipends after contentious debate

3404251 · February 19, 2025
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Summary

On Feb. 19 the council voted 4–1 on a first reading to revise municipal ordinance pay: mayor stipend to $2,250/month, council members to $2,000/month; benefits would be available to council members at their own cost. The motion passed on a roll‑call vote; Mayor Delgado dissented.

The Marina City Council voted 4–1 on Feb. 19 to introduce an ordinance that would raise monthly compensation for the mayor to $2,250 and for council members to $2,000. The ordinance is a first reading and would return for a required second reading and adoption at a future meeting.

HR Director Belinda presented background material comparing Marina’s proposed all‑inclusive stipends with neighboring cities and explained that the staff comparison in the packet noted other cities commonly provide health and retirement…

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