City council stipend increase
Summary
The council is raising its own pay from current levels to $750/month, plus $100 for the mayor and $100 for board service. It brings Lemoore closer to the state maximum of $950 and what neighboring cities pay.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs the city roughly $950 a month for the mayor and $850 for each council member going forward.
Current and future council members who will receive the higher stipends.
Residents pay the modest additional cost from the city budget, though it remains below the state cap.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — March 3, 2026
The council is raising its own pay from current levels to $750/month, plus $100 for the mayor and $100 for board service. It brings Lemoore closer to the state maximum of $950 and what neighboring cities pay.
City Council — February 3, 2026
Council pay hasn't changed since 2007 — $300 for council members and $400 for the mayor. State law caps a one-time increase at $950, and the council is leaning toward $750 base plus $100 for board service and $100 extra for mayor. Supporters say it makes running for office feasible for working families; critics worry about the optics of elected officials voting themselves a raise. It only takes effect after the next election.
City Council — January 20, 2026
Council stipends have been frozen since 2007. Direction was given to raise them to the state maximum — $585/month for members, $780 for the mayor — reflecting the committee work members do beyond the twice-monthly meetings.
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