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Verbal veto, same-night override left pay increases in place; board to issue make-up checks
Summary
The board confirmed that a verbal veto on Dec. 2 to reduce elected officials' pay was followed by a same-night override; aldermen pay rises from $100 to $200 and the mayor's from $300 to $500 will stand, with interim reduced payments and a later make-up check.
The special meeting confirmed that a verbal veto issued Dec. 2 over pay reductions was followed by an override vote the same night, and that the previously approved pay increases will remain in place.
According to remarks read during the meeting, the pay for aldermen was raised from $100 to $200 and the mayor's pay was increased from $300 to $500. The presiding officer said some payments will be issued at the reduced rate for now and that an additional check will be issued later to compensate for the increase: "you're getting a reduced pay this time around that you will get another check for... to compensate you for the increase." The office of Georgia Fox was cited as having been consulted in advance.
There were no motions or votes taken during this meeting on compensation; the meeting record clarified the status and implementation plan for prior actions. Members emphasized that the override stands and that compensation adjustments will be processed administratively when necessary.
