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

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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

Accept staff's recommendation

Passed

6 to 2

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Why This Vote Matters

Council members approved a 25% pay raise for themselves, increasing their annual salaries from $13,464 to $16,830 starting in fiscal year 2007-2008. The raise adds $3,366 per year to each member's compensation, costing the city approximately $30,000 annually for all nine positions. Six members voted in favor while Councilmembers Lopez and Sandhu opposed the increase, and Councilmember Butt abstained. This marks a notable departure from typical personnel voting patterns, as Lopez and Sandhu rarely vote against personnel matters.

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

Passed

6 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

The council voted to require the Finance Director to publicly announce which council members will accept the proposed salary increase from $13,464 to $16,830 per year. Six members supported this transparency measure, while Councilmember Rogers opposed it and Councilmembers Butt and Thurmond abstained. This procedural vote doesn't actually implement the pay raise but creates a public disclosure requirement if the salary increase ordinance moves forward. The $3,366 annual increase per member would cost taxpayers about $30,000 total if all nine members accepted it.

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Other motions

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

Failed

Community Discussion

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