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Live Oak council adopts monthly pay for mayor and council after debate, 4-1
Summary
The Live Oak City Council approved an ordinance setting monthly compensation of $300 for the mayor and $150 for council members, to be implemented in two phases tied to council terms under the city charter. The measure passed 4-1 after several members argued it will help attract diverse candidates; one councilmember opposed.
The Live Oak City Council voted 4-1 on May 2025 to adopt an ordinance creating a monthly compensation schedule for elected officials, setting $300 a month for the mayor and $150 a month for each council member.
The ordinance will be implemented in two phases under the city charter: the mayor and council places 2 and 4 will be covered beginning in 2026, and council places 1, 3 and 5 will be covered beginning in May 2027, staff said during the meeting. City Secretary Suzanne Hildebrand told the council, “if this ordinance is approved, the date that will go into effect, are, for 2026… and May 2027 will be for city council places 1, 3, and 5 pursuant to our…
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