Councillors tied on pay raise, mayor delivers approving vote
In a rare event for city council, Fredericton's mayor was forced to break a tie Monday night on a decision to raise councillors' — and her own — pay.
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In a rare event for city council, Fredericton's mayor was forced to break a tie Monday night on a decision to raise councillors' — and her own — pay.
The City of Fredericton says it needs to strengthen its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A proposed updated plan would see the city halve its net emissions by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Another Fredericton city councillor has voted against a 35 per cent pay increase for councillors as the motion went through first and second reading.
An independent review in 2019 recommended that council get a pay raise that would see wages come in line with the median level of comparable municipalities in the region.
Fredericton's Victoria Circle is getting some appreciation across the pond — from the United Kingdom's Roundabout Appreciation Society.