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Andalusia council approves 6% cost-of-living raise, greenlights park, playground and equipment purchases
Summary
At its November meeting, the Andalusia City Council approved a 6% cost-of-living raise for city employees (about $640,000), authorized park and playground purchases including a $569,000 carousel and a $585,651 playground, extended several contracts and made board reappointments.
The Andalusia City Council on Monday approved a 6% cost-of-living adjustment for city employees, authorized multiple park and equipment purchases and confirmed several board appointments.
Mayor Earl V Johnson told the council the proposed pay increase would add “not about exactly $640,000” to the city’s payroll, or roughly 1.9% of the city’s total budget for the fiscal year, and recommended the measure. “I highly recommend that you approve this resolution,” Johnson said before the council approved Resolution 2025-39 by voice vote.
The council also approved the Chamber of Commerce’s Candyland budget for this year at $121,103.58, which…
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