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Council approves small pay increases for mayor, council, clerk and fire leadership
Summary
Rush Valley councilors voted to raise monthly stipends modestly: council members by $50 (to $200), the clerk/recorder to $200, fire chief by $100 (to $425), assistant chief by $100 (to $325), and to add a $50 emergency-management stipend funded from the fire department budget.
The Rush Valley Town Council voted to approve modest increases to monthly compensation for local elected and appointed officials for the 2026–27 fiscal year.
Councilors debated the ordinance after a public hearing and proposed changes that would raise council member pay by $50 (to $200 per month), increase the clerk/recorder to $200 per month, and boost fire leadership pay by $100 for the chief (to $425) and by $100 for the assistant chief (to $325). Council also agreed to create a separate emergency-management line item and add a $50 stipend for emergency-management duties to be paid from the fire department budget.
Supporters said the increases reflect additional duties and long service; one councilor expressed reluctance to take a raise during a non-election year. The clerk said she does not keep formal time records but would appreciate any increase. After discussion the council called the vote; members recorded affirmative votes and the measure passed (members noted a 2'to'1 recorded split at one point before a formal roll call).
What happens next: staff will draft necessary ordinance language and budget-line adjustments to reflect the approved increases and the departmental funding source for the emergency-management stipend.
