Sonoma City Council Debates Pay Raises, E-Bikes, And Historic Preservation

Sonoma City Council Debates Pay Raises, E-Bikes, And Historic Preservation

The Sonoma City Council is considering nearly tripling its monthly stipend to make running for local office more accessible to working-class residents. The Sonoma Index-Tribune reports proponents argue the current three-hundred-dollar monthly pay limits who can serve, while critics question the timing and budget impact of the increase. The council ultimately delayed a decision on the pay hike to gather more data on how it would affect local fina…