Increase city council member salaries from $13,464 to $16,830

Councilmember SalariesPersonnel

In Plain English

Council members currently earn $13,464 per year for their elected positions. The proposed law raises their annual pay to $16,830, an increase of $3,366 per member. If approved, the higher salaries take effect in fiscal year 2007-2008.

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Votes

Approve item as recommended by staff and have those who vote no or abstain make a public statement when they want the money

Moved by: Vice Mayor BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Marquez
Failed

Accept staff's recommendation

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Thurmond
Passed

6 to 2

BatesAye
McLaughlinAye
ButtAbstain
RogersAye
LopezNay
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
SandhuNay
ThurmondAye

Have the Finance Director announce publicly those Councilmembers who have accepted the increase

Moved by: Vice Mayor BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Marquez
Passed

6 to 1

BatesAye
McLaughlinAye
ButtAbstain
RogersNay
LopezAye
ViramontesAye
MarquezAye
SandhuAye
ThurmondAbstain