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Fillmore council raises monthly stipend to $950, declines CalPERS benefits

Fillmore City Council · January 28, 2026
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Summary

After a lengthy discussion about attracting and compensating public officials, the Fillmore City Council voted to increase the monthly council stipend to $950 and declined to add CalPERS benefits, citing budget and administrative concerns.

The Fillmore City Council voted Jan. 27 to raise the monthly stipend paid to council members to $950 and discussed, but did not approve, adding CalPERS retirement and full employee benefit packages.

Staff provided comparisons from peer cities and estimated costs of offering health insurance and CalPERS benefits. Staff said a fully loaded package…

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