City Council Compensation
Summary
Nogales pays its city council peanuts compared to the rest of Arizona, meaning working-class folks just can't afford to run for office. This low pay leads to constant turnover in local government, making it hard to get anything done for the community.
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Impact analysis
Raising council pay would require extra taxpayer dollars, but it could save money long-term by bringing in more experienced leaders who make better financial choices for the city.
Everyday residents benefit because higher pay makes it possible for regular, working-class neighbors to run for office and truly represent the community.
Taxpayers who foot the bill for higher council salaries might feel the pinch, though the community at large suffers when local government is unstable.
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