Mayor and council compensation
Summary
Council pay raises now have to go through the same public hearing and notice process as executive raises — a 3-2 vote rejected a $3,000 citywide mailer but adopted the core ordinance.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Avoided a roughly $3,000 citywide mailer cost.
Residents get advance public notice before any council pay raise.
Residents could face higher property taxes if the library tax increase proceeds.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — July 7, 2026
Council pay raises now have to go through the same public hearing and notice process as executive raises — a 3-2 vote rejected a $3,000 citywide mailer but adopted the core ordinance.
City Council — June 16, 2026
The mayor's pay jumps 50% to $18,900 to match neighboring cities, and members discussed — but didn't act on — raising council pay, arguing low pay limits who can afford to serve.
City Council. — June 2, 2026
The council reviewed budget changes ahead of the June 16 interim budget vote, including a 4% staff pay plan, Lone Peak fee increases, and ADA software costs. A majority leaned toward raising the mayor's salary to $18,900, with council pay raises deferred or made effective after the next municipal election.
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