City Council – Sep 16, 2026

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What was decided

Councillors discussed Ordinance Amendment #99 to set a living wage for city employees, with an estimated total cost of $111,667.78. Mayor Pangallo said he could not support the proposal as an ordinance, and the councillors voted 3-1 to refer it back to the full council with a recommendation to discharge.

Decisions recorded

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Terms used here

M.G.L.
Massachusetts General Laws, the state's laws.
Open Meeting Law
The state law (M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 18 to 25) that requires public boards to meet in public, post notice of their meetings in advance, and keep minutes.

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Source

This meeting's agenda in the City of Salem's Agenda Center (opens in new tab). First recorded by Salem Publick on .