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Arlington’s poised to raise pay for mayor and city council members after shelving the idea two years ago — a move sparked by Mayor Jim Ross, who wants it on the ballot in 2028. Current salaries? $3K for the mayor, $2.4K for councilors — unchanged since 1980. Ross argues higher pay could attract more diverse candidates, especially younger folks, while critics fear it’ll lure in opportunists. Councilmember Brittney Garcia-Dumas points to Fort Worth’s recent raise, noting even with bump-ups, most will still need side gigs. The exact amount is up for debate, but Ross floated around $20K annually for councilors. Ultimately, voters would decide via charter amendment — a tightrope walk between servant leadership and making public office financially viable for more people.

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