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Johnston council approves first reading to raise mayor and council pay, debate centers on timing
Summary
The Johnston City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 11-39 to increase mayoral and council compensation effective Jan. 1, 2026, after split remarks about timing and equity. Supporters argued the increase would broaden candidate diversity; at least one council member urged voting no given current funding pressures.
The Johnston City Council on the first reading approved an ordinance to raise mayor and city council pay, with the change slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
City staff presented Ordinance No. 11-39, which would raise the mayor’s annual compensation from $3,600 to $10,000 and council members’ annual compensation from $1,200 to $5,000 beginning with the 2026 budget year. Staff said state law allows such a change only after a city general election, which is why the effective date is Jan. 1, 2026. The FY26 budget includes a…
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