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.
Fairfield council to raise idea of pay hike for themselves
FAIRFIELD The City Council will discuss the possibility Tuesday of a pay raise for themselves – the first in 32 years.
“City Council member salaries have not increased since 1988 when the current $500 per month salary was adopted,” a staff report to the council states. “In addition, the mayor’s salary has not increased since 1988 with the current $600 per month.”
The council is 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.