Council Approves Raises for Elected, Appointed Officials

Mayor, council members, department heads to receive 3 percent hikes in January

City Council has OK'd pay raises for itself, the mayor and other Strongsville officials and employees. The 3 percent hikes were approved without discussion Monday. The vote was 6-0, with Ward 3 Councilman Mark Roth dissenting. Council President Mike Daymut said council routinely awards the same raises to administrators, elected officials and non-union employees as those negotiated in contracts with union employees. "It's something we do every year," Daymut said. The measure takes the salary of Mayor Tom Perciak from $131,185 to $135,120 starting Jan. 1. City Council salaries will go from the current $18,293 to $18,841; council president pro tem will receive $19,467 and the council president will be paid $20,091 a year. The salary ordinance…

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