ATLANTA — Planned raises for the members of Atlanta’s City Council members and the mayor are back before the committee for discussion on Monday.
In early November, Channel 2 Action News reported the council was weighing raises ranging between 33.6% to 78% higher, depending on position.
At a December council meeting, a slightly more limited set of proposed increases passed in committee, but a final decision to approve or reject the salary increases has not yet been before a full council vote.
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Monday’s meeting is the first discussion of the raises for 2025.
If the raises are approved, they will not take effect until 2026, according to documents from the city council.
Here are the currently proposed increases, which passed in committee in December:
- Mayor: Increase from $202,730.00 to $271,000.00 (33.67% increase)
- Council President: Increase from $$74,400.00 to $132,500.00 (78% increase)
- Members of Council: Increase from $72,360.00 to $121,500.00 (68% increase)
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