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COUNCIL COMPENSATION
The City Council has recommended that, among other topics, the Committee research and consider preparing a Charter amendment to increase Council member compensation. Currently, the Charter allows for the establishment of Council compensation in accordance with formulas set forth in state law. For a city the size of Santa Rosa, state law allows for Council member salary of up to $800 per month. State law also allows for an annual increase in that salary of up to 5% (not compounded), which increase may accumulate if not immediately applied. In addition, State law allows the city’s voters to approve a higher or alternative salary. The voters of Santa Rosa have approved a higher salary for the Mayor, currently equal to $1200 per month (150% of Council member salary).
The Committee began its discussion of Council compensation at its December 15, 2021 meeting and expanded its discussion at its meeting on January 5, 2022. This agenda item will provide the Committ...
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