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Council compensation increase
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Public comments (4)
NeutralMichelleyAug 11, 2026
Asked what the salary increase means and sought clarification of the amounts.
City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 · 1:58:10 →OpposedDr. Miguel CoronadoAug 11, 2026
Opposed the raise, demanding full disclosure of total compensation, benefits and timing, and calling it taxpayer money.
City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 · 2:01:00 →OpposedCheryl BoswellAug 11, 2026
Opposed the increase, noting Palmdale pays $1,500 including benefits and that she lives on a fixed income.
City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 · 2:04:00 →SupportivePhillip BrownAug 11, 2026
Spoke in favor, arguing unpaid positions keep out Black, brown and less-wealthy candidates.
City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026 · 2:05:50 →