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Resident opposes proposed council pay increases, cites taxation concerns
Summary
During public comment, resident Scott Kendell urged the council to preserve volunteerism and opposed pay increases for council members, saying he felt "overpowered after a 100% tax increase." The council tabled action on the ordinance later in the meeting.
A resident told the Uintah City Council he opposed proposed pay increases for council members and emphasized volunteer service. Scott Kendell spoke during public comment that he was "still not for that" and said volunteerism matters, adding he felt "overpowered after a 100% tax increase."
Marilyn Pearson used the public comment time to thank Council Member Bell for providing a link to a "meet the candidates" event. The council did not act on pay increases at the meeting; later the council voted to table Ordinance 298-25 until a future meeting when more members may be present.
The comments illustrate local opposition and the role of public comment in shifting or reinforcing council timing for sensitive items. No formal response from the council beyond the later tabling motion was recorded in the minutes.
