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Bloomingdale council adopts ordinance raising pay for president and trustees
Summary
The Village of Bloomingdale adopted Ordinance 12.050 on April 21, 2026, raising the Village President's annual salary to $7,500 and trustee pay to $2,400, effective May 21, 2026. The measures passed after several abstentions and set payment cadence and partial‑year rules.
The Village of Bloomingdale on April 21 adopted Ordinance 12.050, updating elected‑officer compensation and payment rules. The ordinance raises the Village President’s annual salary to $7,500 and increases trustee pay to $2,400 per year; it takes effect May 21, 2026.
Council discussion centered on the compensation updates and payment timing. A motion to increase the Village President’s salary passed on a motion by T. Fisher, supported by B. Strong; the roll call recorded one abstention by J. Crawford. A separate motion to increase trustee compensation to $2,400 annually was moved by J. Crawford and supported by B. Strong; R. Empson and T. Dickerson recorded abstentions before the motion carried.
Ordinance 12.050 also specifies payroll cadence and partial‑year pro rata treatment: the President, pro‑tem and deputies will be paid quarterly; the clerk and treasurer monthly; other employees weekly. The text adopted on April 21 includes rules for partial‑year service and committee structures tied to the council organization process.
Supporters said the updated schedule and amounts clarify expectations for officials and align pay with duties. The ordinance was entered into the record and will be effective May 21, 2026, as the meeting minutes reflect.
The council voted on the ordinance by roll call; the motion passed and the ordinance was accepted. The council did not schedule additional changes to compensation at this meeting.
