Report on ballot measure limiting city manager pay to 5 times median income

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In Plain English

A local ballot initiative would cap the city manager's salary at 5 times Richmond's median household income and require public disclosure of all compensation. The city manager currently earns significantly more than this proposed limit. If the initiative passes, Richmond would need to restructure the position's pay package and publicly report all benefits.

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Votes

Order special election to be submitted to voters at June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

Richmond voters will decide whether to cap the city manager's salary at five times the local median household income. The council unanimously approved putting this ballot initiative on the June 2016 presidential primary election. The proposed limit would significantly reduce the city manager's current pay and require public disclosure of all compensation and benefits. If passed, the city would need to restructure how it pays its top administrator.

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Community Discussion

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