Melrose Appropriations Committee to Review Mayor's Proposed Pay Raise
The Melrose Appropriations Committee is expected to discuss Mayor Rob Dolan's proposed pay raise on Jan. 28.
The Melrose Appropriations Committee is expected to discuss Mayor Rob Dolan's proposed pay raise on Monday night. The Appropriations Committee is slated to meet on Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber at City Hall. The board set the committee's meeting date during their Tuesday night session. Eight Aldermen will need to vote in favor of the mayor's proposal for it to be approved. In a Dec. 26 letter to the board, Dolan requested a pay increase from $99,896 to $125,000. In a Jan. 15 letter to Aldermen, the mayor wrote, "I respectfully request that this Honorable Board amend Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 48-1. Mayor. Part A. Salary, to read as follows: Effective January 1, 2014, the salary for the position of Mayor shall be $…
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Roy Bauer
10:11 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Rob Dolan is one of the most supportive mayors of marriage equality. He welcomed same sex couples with open arms the first day registration was possible back in 2004. Rob has continually supported across the board equality. He is a warm, caring man who sees beyond 'labels' that compartmentalize individuals. more ›