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FAIRFIELD The City Council gave tentative approval to two additional commercial cannabis retail operators Tuesday after a heated debate over one of the applicants.
Authentic Fairfield LLC was given preliminary approval on a vote of 6-1 with councilwoman Pam Bertani dissenting, which means a resolu
Fairfield council extends its condemnation of prejudice, hate, violence
FAIRFIELD Two weeks after denouncing the recent hate and violence directed at Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritages, the City Council on Tuesday broadened its condemnation of prejudice and discrimination “against all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, background, gender or sexual orientation.”
The council members took the opportunity to remark on the importance of the Derek Chauvin murder convictions Tuesday in Minnesota.
Chauvin is the former police officer who is responsible for the death of George Floyd by kneeling on Floyd’s neck. Chauvin is white. Floyd was Black.
Council agrees to honor past women mayors, council members – plus one
FAIRFIELD What began as a way to honor the earliest women who served as mayor or a council member was approved Tuesday with the addition of a husband-and-wife who hold a unique distinction.
Former councilwoman and Mayor Karin MacMillan, the only female mayor, and former Councilwoman Robbieburr Berger, the first woman elected to the council, also will be honored with streets being named after them.
George Pettygrove and Joy Pettygrove are the only husband and wife to serve on the Fairfield council.
The idea was brought to the council in March by sitting Councilwoman Catherine Moy largely in recognition of MacMillan and Berger.
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.