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Council backs proposal to add mayor and council stipends for 2027 budget review
Summary
Council members agreed to include a proposal in the 2027 budget to raise compensation — suggesting $5,000 for the mayor and $4,000 for council members — and to schedule the change for public hearing because it is an ordinance change.
Council members reviewed comparative compensation data from nearby cities and debated whether to adopt a flat stipend or retain per-diem and other benefits. Supporters said a clean monthly stipend would reduce administrative workload and make service more accessible to younger residents with childcare or employment constraints. One council member proposed "Mora's stipend of 5,000 for mayor and 4,000 for council members" as a starting figure for the 2027 budget review.
Council approved adding the proposal to the budget process and noted Nicole pointed out that any compensation change will require a public hearing because it would be enacted by ordinance. Members asked staff to place the item in the budget and prepare a public‑hearing schedule before final passage.
