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Biloxi council approves pay increases for mayor and council amid split vote
Summary
The Biloxi City Council approved changes to mayoral and council compensation in a 4-3 vote after heated discussion about timing, comparators and municipal priorities; councilmembers signaled further discussion about annual adjustments for city employees.
The Biloxi City Council voted 4-3 to adopt an ordinance amending the salary and compensation for the mayor and council members. The ordinance was presented on second reading and passed after prolonged discussion about comparable cities, historical pay practice and priorities for city operations.
Councilman Glavin, who presented the proposal, said he compared Biloxi to nearby Gulfport and that the ordinance puts a transparent number on…
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