Set minimum wage at $12.30 per hour by 2017

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In Plain English

The city is considering creating its own minimum wage law that would be higher than state requirements. The proposed rate of $12.30 per hour would affect all workers at businesses within city limits. If approved, local employers must pay this amount even if state minimum wage is lower.

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Votes

Meet with businesses to give them opportunity to discuss the issue

Moved by: Councilmember Boozé
Failed

Approve the ordinance as presented with understanding that staff would come back in two weeks with draft ordinance for first reading including seven specified revisions

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Passed

Extend the meeting for 30 minutes

Moved by: Councilmember MyrickSeconded by: Councilmember Rogers
Passed

Extend the meeting for 15 minutes

Moved by: Vice Mayor Beckles
Failed

Vote on the current item and adjourn the meeting

Moved by: Councilmember BoozéSeconded by: Vice Mayor Beckles
Failed

Finish the current item and adjourn the meeting

Moved by: Councilmember BoozéSeconded by: Councilmember Rogers
Passed

4 to 3

McLaughlinAye
MyrickAye
ButtNay
BoozéAye
BatesNay
BecklesNay
RogersAye

Include in the original ordinance Revisions 2, 4, 5, and 7 only

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Failed

3 to 4

McLaughlinAye
MyrickAye
ButtNay
BoozéNay
BatesNay
BecklesAye
RogersNay

Extended the meeting to 11:30 p.m.

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Bates
Passed

5 to 2

BatesAye
McLaughlinAye
MyrickAye
ButtAye
BoozéNay
BecklesNay
RogersAye