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Kalispell council discusses stipend, reimbursement and making members 'whole' during budget workshop
Summary
Council members debated whether to increase stipends or reimburse lost wages so serving on council does not require employees to use vacation or unpaid leave; staff were directed to update compensation figures for a follow-up report in June.
Kalispell City Council members spent a substantial portion of a budget workshop debating whether the city should adjust council compensation and reimburse members for lost wages so that serving does not require employees to take unpaid time off.
Council members and public commenters argued the current pay and reimbursement structure discourages potential candidates who cannot afford to lose pay or vacation time. Several speakers urged the council to ensure that service does not create financial hardship for working members.
Council discussion focused on…
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