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Plainfield council debate over mayor and council pay draws heavy public comment; first‑reading motions advance
Summary
Council members advanced first‑reading ordinances to modify mayor and council compensation after robust public comment opposing pay increases and urging a ballot measure; supporters said the work is 24/7 and cited regional averages, while critics called for evaluation and public referendum.
A contentious discussion about proposed increases to City of Plainfield elected officials' pay dominated the latter portion of the meeting, drawing sustained public comment and questions from residents who said such increases should be subjected to a ballot vote or preceded by an evaluation of elected officials' workloads.
Council introduced multiple ordinances on first reading…
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