Council votes fail to reject Local Officers Compensation Commission recommendations; raises stand

Aug 20, 2025

The council considered resolutions to reject the Local Officers Compensation Commission’s 3% pay recommendations for the mayor, treasurer and council. Motions to reject the recommendations failed on 2–5 votes, meaning the LOCC increases stand and will take effect unless further action is taken.

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City staff explained that the Local Officers Compensation Commission (LOCC) issues salary recommendations biennially for elected positions. On Aug. 19 the council considered motions to adopt resolutions rejecting the LOCC’s recommended 3% increases for the mayor, treasurer and council.

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