Canton Legislators Approve Salary Increases for County Officials
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Updated Nov 3
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What happened
St. Lawrence County legislators in Canton approved raises for themselves with an 8-7 vote. Beginning January 1, general legislators will increase their salary from $12,000 to $15,000 per year. Committee chairs will increase from $12,000 to $16,000, while the chair will increase from $17,000 to $20,000.
From northcountrynow.com
Why it matters
The approval increases the operational costs for St. Lawrence County government. The raises affect the compensation of various county officials, including those who voted for and against the measure.
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Who's involved
- Joe LightfootVoted in favor of the salary increase resolution.
- Rick PerkinsVoted in favor of the salary increase resolution.
- John BurkeVoted against the salary increase resolution.
- Bill SheridanVoted in favor of the salary increase resolution.
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The entities involved
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Canton
hamlet in Ontario, Canada
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