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Charter review board unanimously forwards salary, benefits proposals for mayor and commissioners to commission
Summary
The City of Opa-locka Charter Review Board voted 5-0 to forward two proposed charter amendments to the City Commission that would change elected officials' compensation and outline options for health benefits; the attorney will draft ballot language for the board to review at its next meeting.
At a meeting called to order at 6:43 p.m., the City of Opa-locka Charter Review Board voted 5-0 to forward two proposed charter amendments to the City Commission recommending changes to elected officials' compensation and the approach to benefits.
The board approved a motion, moved by Vice Chair Williams and seconded by Board member Bridal, to send two options to the commission: a proposal to set elected-official pay at $1,000 per month and a companion approach describing how city-provided health benefits would interact with that salary. Madam Clerk explained members had received a packet including a 2023 salary survey, Florida League of Cities data and…
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