Mayor Beutler, Councilman Christensen propose review of mayoral salary

Mayor Chris Beutler and City Council Member Roy Christensen proposed a review of the mayoral salary Tuesday morning. 

They say the salary should be raised to better reflect the responsibilities of the office, and that an increase would attract more candidates. 

“I strongly believe that the salary we are paying the Mayor creates a barrier discouraging many from running,” Beutler said. 

The review would come from the Charter Revision Commission. 

Any recommendation by the Commission would require voter approval and would not take effect until Beutler leaves office next year. 

The mayoral salary was last reviewed in 2010. 

The current salary is $87,129 with an annual cost of living increase. 

Christensen said he is not running for mayor.