Council salaries are on the table for discussion right now. The proposal would increase councilmember salaries from $25,500 to $63,800 in just two years. Mayor pay would increase from $38,500 to $70,180 in the same timeframe. Personally, I believe an increase of this magnitude should not be decided by Flagstaff City Council. In any regular job, you have to go to your boss to ask for a raise. The people are the boss, and I believe that this should go to the voters for a decision. Thankfully, we … [Read more...] about Asking Voters to Decide
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Swift Movement on Flood Mitigation Projects
Monsoon season officially ended on Sept. 30, and at this point, I feel we should make this a new city holiday. We faced such an unprecedented summer of wildfire and post-wildfire flooding, but the city is in full swing working on long-term mitigation strategies now that response efforts have dissipated. The new detention basins above Coconino Estates will be completed by the end of October. I am amazed at the speed at which we were able to secure funding, create the design and complete this … [Read more...] about Swift Movement on Flood Mitigation Projects
