DOWNEY — The Downey City Council voted 4-1 Tuesday night to place a standalone measure on the Nov. 3 ballot that would allow council members to receive $1,000 per month in compensation, while maintaining their existing reimbursement structure.
Councilman Hector Sosa cast the lone dissenting vote.
If approved by voters, the measure would amend the city charter, which currently prohibits compensation for council members and instead allows only reimbursement for expenses related to official duties…