💨 Abstract

The Manassas City Council is considering a proposal to more than double the salaries of the mayor and councilmembers. City Manager Steve Burke suggests the increase to $42,000 for the mayor and $40,000 for councilmembers, citing comparable salaries in other cities. Residents have mixed reactions; Gretchen Almstead supports the raise to attract public servants, while Helen Zurita and Lynn Forkell Greene oppose it, citing city struggles and perceived greed.

Courtesy: Jessica Kronzer