About Town Redondo: City council pay raise, Measure ART cost, RUHS posts
City council votes for pay raise The Redondo Beach city council voted 4-1 last week to increase their pay, part of it to start next year. The Oct. 6 decision affects District Three and Five councilmembers in 2027, followed by the other three districts two years later. The rate goes up to $2,003 per month, from $1,669. “This will not apply to me, but I’m very concerned about attracting qualified candidates,” said Councilman Zein Obagi, Jr., who will reach his term limit before District Four receives the raise. Councilman Chadwick Castle cited cost of living increases for his vote. The dissenting vote came from Councilmember Paige Kaluderovic. “While I agree there is an immense time commitment in how hard this council works, the city is now in budget constraints,” she said. “We’ve had a hiring freeze and had to go into reserves for our budget. While (raises) may be warranted, this is not the time to do it.” The council decision also included similar increases for the city clerk and city treasurer. Measure ART on November ballot could mean $200,000 in higher cost compared to next March Measure ART, put on the Nov. 3 ballot by the Redondo Beach city council, comes at a higher price…
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