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Council rejects proposed pay increases for mayor and councilors, 4–1

3648321 · June 4, 2025
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After debate about optics and recruitment, the Riverdale City Council voted 4–1 to decline a proposed increase to the mayor and city council salaries, leaving current compensation unchanged.

Riverdale City Council members debated proposed increases to mayor and council pay at the June 3 meeting and ultimately adopted language that leaves current salaries unchanged. The motion for no increase passed 4–1.

Council members presented competing rationales. Councilor Arnold argued that leaving pay where it is could…

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