Increase mayor's salary from $37,200 to $72,000 over two phases
In Plain English
The mayor currently earns $37,200 per year. If approved, the salary jumps to $54,000 in September 2007, then to $72,000 in July 2008. This represents a 94% increase over the current pay rate.
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Votes
Approve first reading of ordinance increasing Mayor's salary
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved the first reading of an ordinance that would nearly double the mayor's salary from $37,200 to $72,000 over two phases, with an initial increase to $54,000 in September 2007 and a final jump to $72,000 in July 2008. This represents a 94% pay increase for the mayor position. The measure passed with broad support in a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Butt voting against and Vice Mayor Bates abstaining. The ordinance will need a second reading before final approval.
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