Fairfield council moves forward on possible pay hike for its members
It would be the first pay hike for the council members since 1988.
City Manager Stefan Chatwin also noted that the elected city clerk and city treasurer have not had their salaries increased since 1988, either.
The vote was 5-2 with Vice Mayor Rick Vaccaro and Councilwoman Pam Bertani dissenting.
The council was given three options to consider.
• Increase salary from $500 per month to $600 per month based on population. The option follows state code.
• Increase salary from $500 per month to $600 per month, with a 5% annual increase for each calendar year dating back to 1989. This increase would equate to $1,300 per month.