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Council amends alderman and mayor compensation ordinance on first reading; sets new rates and 2% annual escalator
Summary
After extended debate the council amended a proposed ordinance on Feb. 3 to set alderman annual compensation at $5,720 with a $50 monthly expense allowance and the mayor at $10,285 with a $250 monthly expense allowance, plus a 2% annual increase; the amended motion passed first reading and will return for a second reading.
The West Bend Common Council on Feb. 3 debated and amended a proposed ordinance to repeal and replace municipal code section 2.11 (salaries and expense allowances for aldermen and the mayor).
Alderman Allen proposed and then accepted a friendly amendment establishing annual alderman compensation at $5,720 with a $50 monthly expense allowance ($600/year) and the mayoral salary at $10,285 with a $250 monthly expense allowance ($3,000/year). The ordinance also includes a 2% annual escalator, with the amended…
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