Direct staff to draft 3 minimum wage ballot measures for November election
In Plain English
The city currently follows state minimum wage laws. Staff would create 3 different ballot measure options within 60 days for council review. If approved, voters decide in November whether Richmond sets its own minimum wage for employees working in the city.
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Votes
Adopt a resolution directing staff to draft three ballot measures within 60 days for City Council review and consideration for submission to the voters at the November 4, 2014, general municipal election or sooner to establish a minimum wage for employees
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