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Homewood council sets pay at $7,500 for councilors, $15,000 for mayor after debate
Summary
After debate and a failed amendment to raise council pay, the City of Homewood approved an ordinance setting the mayor’s salary at $15,000 and each council member’s salary at $7,500 for the 2025–2029 term; the ordinance passed 9–1.
The City of Homewood City Council on Feb. 10 voted 9–1 to adopt an ordinance setting the mayor’s salary at $15,000 and each council member’s salary at $7,500 per year for the 2025–2029 term.
Councilors debated changes to the finance committee’s recommendation before the vote. Councilor Olliman proposed an amendment to raise council pay to $12,000 annually; the amendment failed. After the failed amendment, the council voted on the ordinance recommended by the Finance Committee and approved it by roll call, 9–1.
The ordinance…
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