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Indianola council suspends automatic CPI pay increase for elected officials
Summary
The City Council voted to suspend the automatic consumer price index-based salary increase for council members and trustees and revert salaries to 2024 levels, citing budget pressures.
The Indianola City Council voted to suspend the automatic 3 percent salary increase for council members and the board of trustees that would have been triggered by the Midwest consumer price index, reverting pay to 2024 levels for 2025.
Council discussion referenced Chapter 17.06 of the city code, which the staff presentation said ties the council's annual salary to the consumer price index for the Midwest Region. Staff also identified Resolution 2023-199 as the relevant resolution for the board of trustees' pay. The council had previously directed reverting to the 2024 salary and the direction was reaffirmed in the meeting.
One councilor noted the amount saved is small but said every saving helps given budget constraints. Another councilor cautioned against repeatedly deferring raises for multiple years, which could necessitate larger future adjustments to preserve equity.
The clerk called the roll on the motion to suspend the CPI-based increases; the recorded votes in favor indicate the motion carried.
