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Lockport council adopts ordinance raising council pay effective Jan. 1, 2025
Summary
The Lockport Town Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2024-18 on Oct. 15, 2024, increasing council salaries effective Jan. 1, 2025. The measure passed by a 3-1 vote with one member absent after a public hearing and brief discussion.
The Lockport Town Council voted Oct. 15 to adopt Ordinance 2024-18, which amends the council’s salary schedule and takes effect Jan. 1, 2025. The motion to adopt was made by Councilman Rodney Hartman and seconded by Councilman Tyler Detillier; Councilman Ernest Boudreaux voted yes, Councilman Gary Acosta voted no, and Councilwoman Bobbie Galjour was absent. The ordinance passed.
The council held a public hearing on the proposal before the vote. Resident Ron Sapia addressed the ordinance during the hearing and councilmembers discussed the change briefly before ending the hearing and moving to a vote.
Councilman Gary Acosta explained his opposition on procedural grounds and said, “It has been an honor to serve as councilman,” as part of his remarks explaining his no vote. No other residents offered motions or amendments during the hearing.
The ordinance text and the size of the pay increase were presented to the council during the meeting packet and public hearing; the transcript records the council’s adoption but does not include an itemized salary table in the minutes. The ordinance is recorded as Ordinance 2024-18 and, per the motion, becomes effective Jan. 1, 2025.
The council did not record additional conditions or amendments tied to implementation during the meeting. The meeting adjourned after remaining agenda items were completed.
