North Lauderdale commissioners triple salaries ahead of state oversight visit

NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. — North Lauderdale city commissioners are facing public backlash after voting to triple their own salaries — just days before a newly formed state oversight team arrived in Broward County to scrutinize local government spending.

The 4-1 vote came during a commission meeting on July 29. Under the new compensation plan, commissioners will see their annual salaries rise from $19,000 to $57,000 starting in October.

In addition, each commissioner will receive an $8,400 car allowance. The mayor will earn even more — $68,000 per year…

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