Repeal city council cell phone and fax allowances to comply with state law
In Plain English
The city currently pays monthly allowances to council members for cell phones and fax machines under two existing laws passed in 2004 and 2021. State law AB 1234 now requires changes to these compensation rules. If approved, council members lose these monthly technology allowances.
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Votes
Said ordinance received first reading and was laid over two weeks for second reading
5 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted 5-1 to advance an ordinance that would eliminate monthly technology allowances currently paid to council members for cell phones and fax machines. The change is required to comply with state law AB 1234, which mandates updates to local government compensation rules. Council member Tony Thurmond cast the lone dissenting vote, while three members were absent. This administrative measure will receive a final vote in two weeks, as required by the city's ordinance process.
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