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Milpitas council defers decision on raises allowed by state law; mayor's extra increment could take effect sooner
Summary
Council discussed a 2024 change to state law allowing city councils to increase member pay (up to $1,900/month) but voted to continue the item for more research. Staff said a mayoral increment could be effective sooner under an Attorney General opinion, while council pay increases for members would take effect after the next election.
Milpitas City Council on Jan. 21 discussed possible adjustments to mayor and council salaries following a change in California law that took effect Jan. 1, 2024, but the council voted to continue the matter to allow staff more time to research options and draft an ordinance.
Assistant City Manager Matt Cano told the council the relevant state law allows general-law cities in the population bracket that includes Milpitas to increase council compensation up to $1,900 per month (about $22,800 per year). "On January 1, 2024, the California government code changed, which allows increases for salaries for general law cities...based on our population," Cano said in the…
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