Mayor and Council Salaries
Summary
For the first time since 1995, council pay rises from $600 to $2,550 a month and the mayor's to $3,825. Supporters argue fair pay widens who can serve; opponents called the jump excessive amid rising costs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $23,400 more per councilmember per year and about $38,700 for the mayor.
Current and future council members, particularly those without independent wealth.
Residents who opposed the raise, citing rates, fees and living costs.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council Regular Meeting - Sep 8, 2026
The council gave itself its first raise since 1995 — from $600 to $2,550 a month, the state maximum for a city this size. One resident publicly supported it.
City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 25, 2026
For the first time since 1995, council pay rises from $600 to $2,550 a month and the mayor's to $3,825. Supporters argue fair pay widens who can serve; opponents called the jump excessive amid rising costs.
City Council Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
A proposal to raise council pay from $600 to $2,550 a month — the first change since 1995 — split public opinion and was tabled so the council can revisit it.
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