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Pacific Grove council approves pay increases for members after heated debate, removes medical benefit language
Summary
After public criticism and split council comments, Pacific Grove City Council adopted an ordinance raising council compensation on second reading, striking language referencing medical benefits. Motion passed 5-2 by roll call.
Pacific Grove City Council on May 21 adopted an ordinance increasing city council compensation on second reading, after council members debated timing, public input and whether medical benefits should be included.
The measure passed on a roll-call vote, 5 to 2, with Mayor Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Amelio, Councilmembers Garfield, Rowe and one other voting yes and Councilmembers WalkingStick and McDonald voting no. Council adopted a motion to hold second reading and adopt the ordinance with the medical-benefits recitals struck from the ordinance text.
The change drew multiple rounds of public comment. Several callers urged the council to place pay changes before voters or to delay them until after…
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