Elected Officials Compensation Review
Summary
The council gave itself its first pay adjustment since 2013, citing a forgotten 2006 resolution that called for inflation-matching increases. Supporters said low pay deters qualified candidates; critics called the timing inappropriate with three members leaving office.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 4
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $17,261 per council member and $21,864 for the mayor annually, adjusted in the town budget.
Current and future council members, and candidates who otherwise couldn't afford to serve.
Some residents on fixed incomes see it as an unnecessary expense of tax revenue.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Next OV council getting a pay hike
For the first time since 2013, Oro Valley’s next mayor and town council are receiving pay increases when new members are seated Nov. 4.
Citizens’ pay increase opinions run the gamut
On Oct. 21, three Oro Valley citizens expressed the full range of opinions regarding proposed pay increases for the town’s mayor and council.
Town Council Regular Session — October 21, 2026
The council gave itself its first pay adjustment since 2013, citing a forgotten 2006 resolution that called for inflation-matching increases. Supporters said low pay deters qualified candidates; critics called the timing inappropriate with three members leaving office.
Oro Valley looks at raises for mayor, council
As three of its seven members prepare to leave office, the Oro Valley Town Council is considering raises that would nearly triple annual compensation paid to its mayor and town council members.
Oro Valley Town Manager receives raise after year on the job
Oro Valley Town Manager receives raise after year on the job Tucson Local Media
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