San Antonio council members divided over recommended pay increase

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San Antonio City Council members have so far shared widely divergent views of a recent analysis that recommended sending their salaries into the six-figure range. Several said the raise shouldn't be that high while at least one said the pay could go higher and another said such a hefty salary would be 'insensitive' to low-income constituents.

Manny Pelaez said the money would be better served 'helping all of San Antonio thrive,' while Phyllis Vigran said $150,000 would be more appropriate.San Antonio City Council members have so far shared widely divergent views of a recent analysis that recommended sending their salaries into the six-figure range.

Although both council members and the mayor earn far less than their peers in other large Texas cities, several members of the body said they're uncomfortable with such steep raises. District 5's Teri Castillo, District 2's Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, and District 9 rep and announced mayoral candidate John Courage agree that there should be a pay raise, but not as high as the subcommittee recommends.

 

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