Elected official salary increases
Summary
State law stops current alders and the mayor from voting themselves raises, so the fix is a prospective 2% annual increase starting April 2028 for the next council term. Two alders voted no, saying their constituents can't stomach it in this economy. The full council still has to decide.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises don't cost anything until 2028, but they add to the city's long-term payroll in a term when the budget gap is projected to hit $104 million.
Future alders and the mayor elected in 2028, plus other elected officials who get matching 2% raises.
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