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Soddy‑Daisy approves pay ordinance for mayor and commissioners, effective after 2026 election
Summary
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners approved 2023–2024 Ordinance No. 16, which sets compensation for the mayor and commissioners. The ordinance passed on second and final reading with a 4–1 vote; the city attorney confirmed the change will not take effect until the 2026 election.
The Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners approved 2023–2024 Ordinance No. 16 on second and final reading on April 18, 2024, establishing compensation for the mayor and commissioners.
Commissioner Shipley moved to approve the ordinance; Commissioner Evelyn Penney seconded. Commissioner Penney asked whether the new pay would take effect immediately or after the next election. "That is correct," City Attorney Elliott said, confirming the change will not take effect until the 2026 election. Vice‑Mayor Coleman, Commissioner Penney, Commissioner Shipley and Mayor Everett voted to approve; Commissioner Keith voted no.
The ordinance was recorded by the commission as passed on its second and final reading. The meeting record does not specify the new pay amounts in the ordinance text reviewed during the meeting.
The ordinance review included no further public testimony at the council dais. The minutes indicate the commission approved the April 4, 2024 meeting minutes earlier in the session. The commission did not discuss an implementation schedule beyond the attorney’s confirmation of the effective election date.
The commission adjourned later that evening at 7:38 p.m.
