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Council votes to double mayor and council stipends; mayor’s pay moves from $200 to $400 monthly

Boerne City Council · November 18, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted Resolution 2025-R86 to amend compensation under the Boerne Home Rule Charter, doubling the mayor’s monthly stipend to $400 and council members’ to $300; council estimated modest fiscal impact and approved the measure 5–0.

The City Council on Nov. 18 adopted Resolution 2025-R86 amending compensation for the mayor and council members pursuant to section 3.05 of the Boerne Home Rule Charter.

Ben (presenter) said the recommended change doubles the mayor’s stipend from $200 to $400 per month and councilmembers’ stipends from $150 to $300 per month. He said the fiscal impact as seats turn over would be modest; staff estimated about $1,500 in the remainder of the fiscal year for the two seats up for election and a full annual cost of roughly $22,800 when fully deployed.

Council members discussed the symbolic nature of the stipend and equitable compensation for the time commitments of elected officials. After discussion a motion to adopt the resolution passed by a voice vote recorded 5–0.

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