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Belton council opens narrow review of mayor's pay, declines action on council raises
2445373 · February 26, 2025
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Summary
Council members discussed research on mayor and council compensation, with some support for studying a mayor adjustment because of time demands; members expressed opposition to increasing council member pay at this time.
Staff summarized comparative compensation and legal mechanics for adjusting elected official pay, noting the charter allows pay changes but that any increase takes effect at the next term for individual seats. Current pay figures presented: mayor base pay $16,800 plus a $7,200 car allowance (total $24,000) and…
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