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Fountain Hills council approves delayed start for higher stipends after heated debate
Summary
After lengthy public comment and internal debate over constitutionality and fairness, the council voted 4–3 to make new council and mayor stipends effective when the next council is seated; the decision drew strong public opposition.
The Fountain Hills Town Council voted to make changes to council and mayor stipends but amended the start date after an intense public debate and vocal opposition.
Councilors discussed a resolution that would raise council member stipends from $400 to $750 per month and increase the mayor’s stipend from $600 to $1,100 per month. The council ultimately adopted an amendment to make any increase effective when the next council is seated (the packet and staff materials identify the intended effective date as January 2026 for the incoming term), a change approved by a 4‑3 margin during the May 6 meeting.
Debate on the dais ranged from…
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