Summary
Oakland’s mayor is pushing a City Council pay raise that could boost members’ compensation by up to $108,000, and it’s landing badly amid budget and livability worries. If you live in Oakland, the question is simple: should elected officials get a big pay bump while the city is struggling?
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Impact analysis
The raise could add up to $108,000 per council member to the city’s payroll, money that would have to come out of an already tight budget.
Sitting and future City Council members would benefit from higher pay.
Oakland taxpayers and residents could be harmed if the raise diverts money from services or adds to budget strain.
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