Increase city council member salaries from $13,464 to $16,830
In Plain English
Council members currently earn $13,464 per year for their service. If approved, their annual salary rises to $16,830 starting in fiscal year 2007-08. This represents a 25% increase in compensation for elected officials.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Introduce ordinance for first reading increasing Councilmember salaries
6 aye · 1 nay · 1 abstain · 1 absent
Why This Vote Matters
Council members voted to give themselves a 25% pay raise, increasing their annual salaries from $13,464 to $16,830 starting in fiscal year 2007-08. The ordinance passed with broad support in a 6-1 vote, with only Councilmember Butt opposing the increase. Councilmember Lopez abstained from voting, and Councilmember Viramontes was absent. This is the first reading of the ordinance, meaning it will need to come back for a final vote before taking effect.
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