As part of the city's budget for the next fiscal year, they also boosted the minimum wage for city employees from $15 to $20 an hour.
City Manager Spencer Cronk first proposed a wage increase to $18 an hour, but the council bumped that number up to $20 an hour after further discussion. That amount was approved, giving city employees a 33% raise from the lowest paid city job at $15 an hour.
The city also approved a 4% wage increase for civilian staff in hopes of addressing Austin's growing staffing issues. The money will come from an increase of $7 million to the general fund. Also approved, a controversial 40% pay raise for city council members themselves. The last pay increase for council was in 2006, but they receive cost-of-living increases each year.
The mayor's salary will now be just over $134,000, a 37% wage increase. Council members will make about $116,000, a 40% increase. The raise will cost taxpayers an additional $350,000 a year.that I have read and agree
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