A citizens’ commission is considering whether to raise salaries for Stockton City Council members in 2027.
The Council Salary Setting Commission discussed the issue at a Wednesday, Feb. 11, meeting. The five-member body is appointed by the Civil Service Commission and recommends salaries and benefits for the city council and mayor. The commission is expected to make a recommendation in the coming weeks.
This year, the commission is recommending salaries only for councilmembers. Their pay is reviewed every two years, but the mayor’s salary remains fixed for the four-year term. Councilmembers do not receive benefits, but the mayor does…