Hammond Council Intros Salaries, Annexes Part of US-190 East

Hammond Council intros salaries, annexes part of US-190 East

Two other introductions were made Tuesday at the Hammond City Council meeting, dealing with the establishment of the salary and compensation of the Mayor’s office and council members.

Colton City Council Approves 135% Pay Increase for Council Members, Raising Compensation to $1,600 Monthly

The Colton City Council has approved an ordinance raising council and mayor pay to $1,600 a month — more than double the current total compensation — after two 3–2 votes and weeks of debate over parity with other cities, fairness to staff and public perception. The increase, adopted Nov. 18 as Ordinance No. O-11-25, will not take effect until after Colton’s next regular municipal election on Nov. 3, 2026. It replaces the current structure of a $…