compensation

Expressed concern about locking in salaries and argued strongly that the city clerk and treasurer should be appointed rather than elected to ensure professional qualifications and accountability.

Defended her role as an elected city clerk, stating she is directly accountable to voters and operates her office fairly.

Argued that elected officials should not be controlled by council pay decisions, but later suggested the positions should be appointed and civil service protected due to a lack of independent oversight.

Agreed that the clerk and treasurer positions should be appointed rather than elected due to concerns over politics and lack of oversight.

Argued that salaries for the city clerk and city treasurer should be set according to market rates without political interference.

Highlighted that her current salary remains below survey averages and noted her voluntary service supporting the commission on the status of women.