Raise minimum wage to $13.41 in 2018 and $15.00 in 2019

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In Plain English

The city currently has a minimum wage law with certain worker exemptions and a gradual increase schedule. The new law removes some exemptions so more workers qualify for higher pay. If approved, minimum wage jumps to $13.41 next month and $15.00 a year later.

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Votes

First reading of ordinance

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved the first reading of changes to the city's minimum wage law that would expand which workers qualify for higher pay. Currently, some workers are exempt from the city's minimum wage requirements, but the new ordinance removes several of these exemptions. If the ordinance passes its final reading, minimum wage would increase to $13.41 next month and jump to $15.00 a year later, affecting more workers than under the current law. This was the first of two required votes, so the changes are not yet final.

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