City of Brownsville approves pay raise proposition for November ballot
· ValleyCentral (KGBT)
The Brownsville City Commission unanimously approved a modification to Proposition A, which will be on the November ballot. This proposition aims to increase the salaries of the mayor and city commissioners to $62,000 and $50,000 annually, respectively, contingent on public approval. The proposal, developed by the Brownsville Charter Review Committee, includes a provision that prevents current commissioners from receiving a pay raise. Mayor John Cowen and Commissioner Tino Villarreal emphasized the importance of fair compensation to encourage diverse candidates, while Commissioner Gustavo De Leon expressed his commitment to future generations. The special election is scheduled for November 3.
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