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Council refers charter amendment to tie council pay to area median income to April ballot
Summary
Council introduced a charter amendment to set council salaries by charter and allow future increases by ordinance tied to area median income; the measure was introduced and referred to the April 8, 2025 ballot on a 6-1 vote and a public hearing was set for Feb. 5, 2025.
Grand Junction City Council voted 6-1 to introduce a proposed charter amendment that would change how council salaries are set and authorize future salary increases by ordinance tied to area median income (AMI). The measure was referred to the April 8, 2025 municipal ballot and a public hearing was scheduled for Feb. 5, 2025.
City Attorney John Shaver presented draft language and told council staff would refine explanatory text between first and second reading. Mayor Herman said the proposal is intended to…
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