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Council adopts ordinance revising future compensation for mayor and council
Summary
On April 15, 2026 the Southgate City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 26-03, which amends Ordinance 91-11 and Section 31.02 to revise future compensation for the mayor and council members (motion Messmer/Whitehead; vote Aye 5, Nay 0).
City Attorney Stewart read Ordinance 26-03, described in the minutes as an amendment to Ordinance 91-11 and Section 31.02 to revise future compensation for the elected offices of mayor and council. Council Member Messmer moved the ordinance and Council Member Whitehead seconded. "Ordinance 26-03 Amend Ordinance 91-11 and Section 31.02 in order to revise the future compensation for elected offices of Mayor and Council," the record shows as read by the city attorney.
The motion carried unanimously with a 5-0 vote. The minutes record the procedural motion and outcome as: "Motion/Second: Messmer/Whitehead. Approved by vote: Aye 5 Nay 0." The ordinance was adopted at its second reading; no public testimony or additional debate is recorded in the meeting minutes. The council did not record further amendments or implementation dates in the minutes.
