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Council discusses Soto Martínez motion on wage referendum; commenters urge higher pay and report harassment during signature gathering
Summary
Councilmembers discussed a motion associated with a Soto Martínez referendum on minimum wage increases. Public commenters, including union representatives, urged higher wages; several speakers described alleged harassment and theft during signature collection and asked the council to investigate and clarify the scope of a staff report.
Councilmembers discussed a motion referenced to Councilmember Soto Martínez concerning a referendum and proposed wage ordinance. The hearing included public commenters calling for larger minimum-wage increases and at least one person reporting alleged theft and harassment during petitioning efforts.
The nut graf: Supporters, including representatives from Local 36 and other labor groups, urged the council to back higher wages and to move forward without delay. At least one public commenter described an incident in which a petitioner’s phone and phone card were stolen during…
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