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Pacific Grove Council Unanimously Sends Stipend-Increase Measure to June Ballot
Summary
The Pacific Grove City Council voted 7-0 to place a proposed increase in council stipends on the June ballot, after public comment raised concerns about cost and timing and staff clarified limited additional benefit costs.
The Pacific Grove City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to place a proposed increase to council stipends on the June ballot, with the mayor saying the change would let candidates know what pay would apply at the start of the next term.
Supporters on the council said the pay adjustment — the first in decades — is intended to broaden the pool of candidates, help working residents run for office under the city’s new district elections and reduce the financial barrier to service. "Serving on city council shouldn't cost you," Councilmember Garfield said during deliberations.
Why it matters: Council members debated timing and cost. Supporters argued that a June ballot helps recruit candidates for the upcoming district-based elections; opponents and several…
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