Walnut Creek Council Votes to Raise Its Pay for First Time Since 2002

Walnut Creek council votes to raise its pay for first time since 2002

"Nobody's getting rich being on City Council, but council members shouldn't have to lose money or be in the red every month," Walnut Creek Mayor Kevin Wilk said.

Walnut Creek City Council Votes To Raise Its Pay For The First Time Since 2002

The Walnut Creek City Council this week voted to raise the pay of council members for the first time in more than…

Walnut Creek City Council votes to raise its pay for first time since 2002

The Walnut Creek City Council this week voted to raise the pay of council members for the first time in more than two decades. The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to more than double the monthly pay for council members from $650 to $1,600, the first change in compensation since 2002. The pay hike will take effect in December, so it will not impact the current council term. City staff in a presentation at Tuesday’s meeting showed how Walnu…