Goleta Councilors Give Themselves a Pay Raise

Starting in December, the city leaders will receive $400 a month, up from $363.

By Sonia Fernandez, Noozhawk Staff Writer | Published on 09.03.2008

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Members of the Goleta City Council on Tuesday night adopted a resolution to raise their wages to $400 a month, to take effect in December.

The $400 wage is up from the current salary of $363 a month, in effect since 2006.

Under state law, the city officials are allowed to increase their salaries by up to 5 percent per year, but the change doesn’t go into effect until a new council is seated after the next election.

Council member Jonny Wallis will be stepping down from her post, but council member Jean Blois, who is running for re-election, may yet be able to enjoy her raise.

When the city incorporated with fewer than 35,000 residents in 2002, the council members made $300 a month.

Noozhawk staff writer Sonia Fernandez can be reached at sfernandez@noozhawk.com.

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