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Councilmember compensation increase
Summary
State law allows a raise every election cycle; council pay rises to the maximum $1,897.27/month starting January 2027.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Roughly a 10% cumulative increase per member, limited by state law.
✅Who benefits
Current and future councilmembers receive the state-maximum stipend.
⚠️Who could be affected
Testifier Tom DeMille objected to the increase during the sewer fee hearing, citing budget constraints.
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