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Green Bay council approves mayoral pay increase to $140,000 after extended debate
Summary
The Green Bay Common Council voted 9-3 on Oct. 7 to raise the mayor's base salary to $140,000, advancing the ordinance to a second and final reading after hearings and an unsuccessful amendment to lower the figure.
The Green Bay Common Council voted 9-3 on Oct. 7 to advance an ordinance setting the mayor's base salary at $140,000, a figure that drew sustained discussion during the personnel report.
Council members debated a staff-commission recommendation and consultant analysis before reaching the 9-3 vote. Alder Grant proposed an amendment to revert the dollar amount to $128,000; that amendment failed 3-9. After further comment and a motion to approve the higher salary, the council recorded a 9-3 vote in favor. The motion was advanced to a second and final reading.
The debate focused on the consultant's…
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