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Action on Resolution 24-096, a Resolution Revising Compensation for the Mayor and City Council Members of the City of Brookings.
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Summary:
Staff recommends the City Council’s approval of the attached resolution to increase the compensation of the Mayor and Council Members, effective May 2025. This recommendation is supported by a detailed analysis of compensation levels across similar first-class cities in South Dakota, revealing that Brookings currently offers the lowest remuneration. Additionally, the recommendation accounts for the cost of living adjustments that many peer communities have integrated.
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Resolution
Brookings Historical City Council / Mayor Pay
South Dakota Peer City Council / Mayor Pay