Council votes 7‑0 to forgo 3% raise for 2027 budget

Sep 10, 2026

The Clinton County council unanimously approved a motion to decline a proposed 3% pay increase for council members in the 2027 budget, a symbolic move commissioners said would show fiscal restraint amid broader cuts.

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The council voted unanimously to decline a proposed 3% pay increase for commissioners in the 2027 budget. Commissioner Mark moved to forego the raise and Commissioner Todd seconded; the Chair called the vote and recorded it as 7‑0 in favor of refusing the increase.

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