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Committee advances bill to raise pay for Gleeson mayors and aldermen
Summary
House Bill 26‑70, a local measure for Gleeson, Tennessee to increase salaries of mayors and aldermen serving since 2004, was advanced to Calendar and Rules after the sponsor confirmed the change is locally funded, not retroactive and takes effect Dec. 28; committee vote was 16–0.
The State and Local Government Committee voted to advance House Bill 26‑70, a local bill authorizing increased pay for mayors and aldermen in Gleeson, Tennessee, to Calendar and Rules.
Representative Darby, the sponsor, summarized the measure as local and funded by the municipality: "This is a local bill with Gleeson, Tennessee House Bill 26 70 that, increases the pay for the, mayors and the alderman that's been, in, the position since 2004. This is just to increase their salary." During follow-up questions Darby confirmed the change is locally funded and is not retroactive, and that it "starts December 28."
After the sponsor's explanation the committee voted; the clerk announced "16 ayes, no nays." The bill will proceed to Calendar and Rules for additional consideration; the transcript records no amendments or fiscal details beyond the sponsor's statements about local funding and effective date.
Next steps: House Bill 26‑70 will be considered by the Calendar and Rules committee.
