Austin City Council member opposes raising council member salaries
In a statement, council member Paige Ellis, who represents District 8, says she would be voting against the increase.
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In a statement, council member Paige Ellis, who represents District 8, says she would be voting against the increase.
Combined, the council pay raises, which are much larger that the 4% raises for other city workers, will cost taxpayers a total of $395,000 annually
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