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Council removes future members’ eligibility for city health plan
Summary
Council passed an ordinance (43) that removes eligibility for newly elected city council members to join the city's employee health‑care plan; current members retain coverage until the end of their terms, and proponents called the change a removal of an outdated perk.
Council passed Ordinance 43 on July 23 to amend the codified ordinances so future city council members will not be eligible to enroll in the city's employee health‑care plan. The sponsor said the rule dates to 2012 and that, as drafted, the change would not affect current members until their current terms end; staff clarified the ordinance would be effective for subsequently elected members.
Supporters described the change as removing an unnecessary perk. One councilor voiced opposition on the record, but the ordinance carried after a voice vote. The council followed standard motion procedures to offer, second and adopt the ordinance by title.
