Summary
Council raised future pay for the mayor ($130,000, 2028), city attorney ($110,000, 2028) and council ($12,750/year, 2030). Backers say it keeps compensation in line with peer cities and opens office to more people; critics, including the mayor herself, said the timing is wrong with budget projections pending and deferred Issue 12 projects unfinished.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 6 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
About $90,000 a year combined once fully phased in — roughly 0.2% of the city's $41 million general fund.
Future officeholders — the raises don't take effect until 2028 for mayor and city attorney and 2030 for council.
Opponents note the cost competes with capital projects and resident services amid flat revenue projections.
Mentions & discussions (6)
City Council — November 2, 2026
The mayor vetoed an ordinance that would have changed the mayor's salary effective January 2, 2028. Council could respond to the veto, but no action is on record.
City Council — October 19, 2026
Council raised future pay for the mayor ($130,000, 2028), city attorney ($110,000, 2028) and council ($12,750/year, 2030). Backers say it keeps compensation in line with peer cities and opens office to more people; critics, including the mayor herself, said the timing is wrong with budget projections pending and deferred Issue 12 projects unfinished.
Committee of the Whole — October 12, 2026
Raises for Mayor, City Attorney, and Council are set for votes, but Charter timing rules (120 days before the relevant election) constrain when. Some members want to see the budget first; Schnetzer's comparison found Council pay already in line with peer cities.
City Council — October 5, 2026
Three ordinances updating salaries for the mayor, city attorney, and council members were postponed to October 19 after earlier debate.
Committee of the Whole — September 28, 2026
Council is weighing raises for the Mayor, City Attorney, and Council members effective 2028. The Mayor opposes her own raise, arguing the $104,000 salary is sufficient, while supporters say a salary frozen since 2011 won't attract future candidates in a costly housing market.
Committee of the Whole — September 14, 2026
Proposed raises for the next Mayor (~$130K), City Attorney (~$110K), and Council — all for future terms. Mayor Jadwin opposes the mayoral increase, citing budget pressures.
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