After raising concerns over the cost of issues such as the CBD’s streetscape and parking patrols earlier on the night, councilors voted to put forward a submission to the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal requesting an annual pay rise to $18,200 for councillors.

They also voted to seek an increase in the mayoral fee to $45,500 - $11,660 more than Cr Carol James’ current salary.

The move would also see a $2700 pay rise for councillors, up from their current wage of $15,500. Cr Margaret O’Neill spoke in favour of the status quo, saying that no councillor went into the job for the money.

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