Council approves mayor's pay increase; council pay recommendation rejected
Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
Vice Mayor Wallace presented committee recommendations: a 2.5% cost‑of‑living raise for the mayor (to $147,615 effective July 2027) and a vehicle allowance option; the council approved the mayor package 5–2. A separate recommendation to raise council pay to $750/month failed and the council voted to keep current council pay unchanged.
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The council debated committee recommendations for mayoral and council compensation required by the city charter.
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