Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Salaries of the Mayor and City Council Members

Spoke in opposition to council salary increases, arguing members had not earned a raise and should put the matter to a public vote.

Objected to the proposed 123% to 162% salary increases for council members and the mayor, comparing it unfavorably to conservative hotel tax proposals.

Criticized council attendance records and strongly opposed the proposed pay raises.

Questioned the timing and justification of a council pay raise, noting constitutional principles regarding elected official salary adjustments.