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Folsom council approves pay increase over public objections; vote splits 3-2
Summary
After extensive public comment urging restraint, the Folsom City Council adopted Ordinance 1366 and Resolution 11584 to raise council salaries under SB 329; both measures passed on 3-2 votes (Leary and Aquino opposed). Several council members said they would not accept higher pay if serving at the time it takes effect.
The Folsom City Council on April 14 adopted an ordinance and implementing resolution to raise member compensation following earlier council action under new state law. The ordinance (No. 1366) and the resolution (No. 11584) passed after a lengthy public-comment period in which residents urged councilmembers to delay or phase any increase while the city addresses budget shortfalls and service reductions.
Public concern and themes: Dozens of speakers told the council the timing was tone-deaf given staffing constraints in public safety and…
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