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Star City Council approves mayor’s pay increase to $120,000 after public support
Summary
After public testimony in support, the Star City Council voted to set the mayor’s annual compensation at $120,000, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Council members cited the mayor’s expanded duties and market comparisons; the ordinance to amend city code was adopted the same night.
The Star City Council on Aug. 5 approved increasing the mayor’s annual compensation to $120,000, following public comment praising the mayor’s leadership and a council debate about duties and precedent.
Councilwoman Salmonson moved to set the mayor’s pay at $120,000; council amended the effective date to Jan. 1, 2026, and the motion passed on a roll call with councilmembers Wheelock, Salmonson and Nielsen voting aye. The council later adopted Ordinance 421-2025, amending the city code to reflect the change.
Supporters who spoke during the public-comment period credited the mayor with…
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