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Paterson council approves $17.2 million in bills amid heated debate over pay increases
Summary
The Municipal Council approved $17,214,565.58 in payments, including roughly $5.54 million for payroll, after extended debate about recent employee pay increases and personnel practices. The payment passed 8–1; Councilman Michael Jackson voted no.
The Paterson Municipal Council voted 8–1 on March 11 to approve payment of bills totaling $17,214,565.58, with approximately $5,539,465.50 identified in committee discussion as payroll. The motion to approve payment of bills was moved by Councilwoman Mims and seconded by Councilwoman Davila.
The vote followed an extended and frequently contentious public exchange during which Councilman Michael Jackson challenged the council and administration to explain recent pay increases for specific employees. Jackson pressed for…
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