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Pinetop Lakeside council vote to raise stipends fails after resident and council debate
Summary
The Town of Pinetop Lakeside debated a resolution to increase council stipends that would take effect for members elected in 2026 and 2028; the motion failed after public comment and mixed council views.
The Town of Pinetop Lakeside considered Resolution No. 25-1767, a proposal to increase council stipends, but the council voted to reject the measure.
The item, introduced by staff during the meeting, cited Arizona law and the Arizona League of Cities and Towns guidance on how stipend increases take effect. Town staff said any approved increase could not take effect until after the next regular election; the proposal set effective dates of Dec. 1, 2026, for members elected in 2026 and Dec. 1, 2028, for members…
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