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Loganville council directs staff to draft ordinance to raise mayor and council pay
Summary
Council members signaled consensus to pursue a $250-per-month pay increase for councilors and the mayor, asking staff to draft an ordinance and schedule the required advertisement; the change will return for a formal vote at a later meeting.
Council members signaled consensus to pursue an increase in monthly compensation for the mayor and council members, directing staff to draft an ordinance for public notice and future vote.
Finance committee member Keith opened the discussion using comparative data from similarly sized cities. He told colleagues the preferred adjustment would add $250 per month to council pay, moving council members from $500 to $750 per month and the mayor from $1,000 to $1,250. Council asked staff to prepare a draft ordinance and begin the public‑advertising process required by law so the measure can be considered at a subsequent meeting if deadlines are met.
The council did not adopt the ordinance tonight; members described the action as a directive to staff rather than a final vote. City staff said the ordinance will be prepared for advertisement and that, if deadlines prevent an April notice, the item will be scheduled for a May meeting.
Why it matters: The proposed change reflects the council’s effort to align pay with peer cities and to account for inflation and growth; council members noted the adjustment is intended for future officeholders rather than immediate personal benefit.
What’s next: Staff will draft the ordinance, place the required advertisement under state law, and return the item for formal vote at a later meeting.
