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Council Rejects Pay Cuts for Elected Officials | Beaumont News
Beaumont’s City Council sparked heated debate over cutting mayoral and council salaries to save cash during tough times — but the motion failed 4 to 3, leaving leaders’ pay untouched. While some argued elected officials should lead by example amid depleted reserves and storm damage, others pushed back, citing the need for stability. Still, the council moved ahead with approving the annual budget and a linked property tax hike — proving fiscal decisions keep rolling forward even when leadership compensation is hotly contested. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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