Increase of City Council Compensation

Summary

The City Council of Mill Valley adopted an ordinance to increase the compensation of City Council members from $350 per month to $950 per month, effective thirty days from adoption and applicable to new Council terms. The change is based on California Government Code Section 36516, which allows cities to set Councilmember salaries up to $950 per month for cities with populations of 35,000 or less. The ordinance aims to help support diversity in the City Council by providing sufficient income for members to serve.

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Subject

Increase of City Council Compensation

Summary

The City Council of Mill Valley adopted an ordinance to increase the compensation of City Council members from $350 per month to $950 per month, effective thirty days from adoption and applicable to new Council terms. The change is based on California Government Code Section 36516, which allows cities to set Councilmember salaries up to $950 per month for cities with populations of 35,000 or less. The ordinance aims to help support diversity in the City Council by providing sufficient income for members to serve.

Vote Result

passed

Adopting Body

Mill Valley City Council