cost of living

Mayor

Mayor Roth describes Hawai‘i County as strong, ambitious, sustainable in annual address : Big Island Now

To combat the rising costs of housing, healthcare, and daily essentials Mayor Mitch Roth announced during the State of the County address his plan to ask the Hawai‘i County Council to decrease property taxes based on a close examination of the county budget. Mayor Mitch Roth addressed community in State of the County on March […]

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Mayor

Birmingham mayor wants city employees to have cost of living adjustment increase

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has proposed giving city employees a little extra for 2023.A news release from the city stated Woodfin presented resolutions of intent for a 5% cost of living adjustment for all city employees.The resolutions were presented during a meeting of Birmingham’s Budget and Finance Committee today.The mayor’s resolutions also proposed funding for […]

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Arkansas

How the Arkansas Governor’s Salary Compares to Other States | State

It is generally true that you don’t get into politics for the paycheck. Even though politicians have significant power and clout, as well as the ability to affect the lives of thousands, even millions, of Americans, elected officials make significantly less than most CEOs with that kind of influence. Annual base salaries of elected officials […]

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