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City Council Compensation
Summary
Council members earn $250 a month — unchanged since the early 1990s and well below neighboring cities — but every member said raising it now is wrong given budget pressures and the volunteer nature of the job.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No change — the stipend stays at $250/month.
✅Who benefits
Taxpayers, in the short term.
⚠️Who could be affected
Current or future council members on fixed incomes, per the discussion.
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