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Council asks staff for compensation comparisons, CPI data and alternative per‑meeting models
Summary
Council debated updating council compensation (last changed in 1999). Several members supported a modest percentage increase (2.5–3%) or alternative per‑meeting/committee reimbursements; staff was directed to return with peer comparisons, CPI averages and draft ordinance options.
The City Council discussed potential updates to council compensation during the Nov. 13 meeting and directed staff to return with further information rather than adopting a change immediately.
Assistant City Manager AJ Johnson Newton reminded the council that compensation is currently a per‑meeting stipend of $250 for councilmembers and $350 for the mayor (caps apply)…
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