Create new Senior Assistant to the Mayor position with salary up to $81,456
In Plain English
The city proposes adding a new staff position to support the mayor's office. The role would pay between $67,356 and $81,456 per year. If approved, this creates a permanent job classification that future mayors can fill.
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Votes
Adopted Ordinance No. 48-06 N.S.
7 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved creating a new permanent staff position called Senior Assistant to the Mayor, with a salary range of $67,356 to $81,456 per year. This establishes a job classification that any current or future mayor can use to hire additional support staff for their office. The measure passed with broad support in a 7-1 vote, with Councilmember Bates opposed and Councilmember Viramontes abstaining. While no funding was allocated in this vote, filling the position would require the city to pay the salary from its budget.
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