Increase mayor's salary by 25% from $37,200 to $46,500
In Plain English
The mayor currently earns $37,200 per year for leading city council meetings and representing the city at events. If approved, the salary increases to $46,500 annually. This represents a $9,300 raise and costs taxpayers an additional $775 per month.
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Votes
Adopt Ordinance No. 32-07 N.S.
6 to 1
Why This Vote Matters
The city council approved a $9,300 annual salary increase for the mayor, raising the position's pay from $37,200 to $46,500 per year. This will cost taxpayers an additional $775 per month for the mayor's duties of leading council meetings and representing the city at events. The measure passed with broad support in a 7-1 vote, with only Nat Bates dissenting and Gayle McLaughlin absent.
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