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Fort Pierce commissioners table proposed salary increase for city clerk until Aug. 18 budget workshop

City Commission of Fort Pierce · August 4, 2025

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Summary

Commissioners debated a proposed increase of City Clerk Linda Cox’s salary to $160,000 (effective Oct. 1, 2025). Following extensive discussion about optics, budget deficits and a pending special election, the commission voted to table the item until the Aug. 18 meeting so staff can present budget adjustments and tradeoffs.

The Fort Pierce City Commission on Aug. 4, 2025, pulled and then tabled consideration of a proposed salary increase for City Clerk Linda Cox after extended discussion about the timing and fiscal context.

Staff presented item 11c proposing an annual salary of $160,000 for Cox…

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