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Mayor Butler vetoes council pay increase after previously approved ordinance, citing financial risks
Summary
After the council approved an ordinance raising mayor and council compensation (set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026), Mayor Angeline Butler exercised a veto at the May 5 meeting, citing budgetary uncertainty, rising costs and the city’s prior commitment to prioritize employees and capital stability.
Mayor Angeline Butler on May 5 issued a veto of a council-approved ordinance that would have increased compensation for the mayor and council members, drawing on past precedent and current financial concerns to justify the action.
Background
Council considered an ordinance increasing the mayor’s annual salary from approximately $23,040.16 to $34,560.24 and councilmember compensation from about $14,436.44 to $21,600.54, with the pay change advertised in local newspapers and…
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