Elected Officials' Raises, Town Status Part Of Manchester Charter Revision Hearing

MANCHESTER, CT — A public hearing is scheduled for next week on the Manchester Charter Revision Commission's recommendations on changes to the Town Charter.

The hearing is scheduled for April 29 at 6:30 p.m. in thew Lincoln Center Hearing Room.

Considerations include:

• Removing a residency requirement for the superintendent of schools
• Retaining a library advisory board and expanding membership and powers
• Updating Manchester’s status to a "city"
• Changing the Manchester Board of Directors to a town council or city council
• Adjusting term lengths for local officials
• Adjusting Compensation for Elected Officials
• Political Activity Prohibition Removed

Residents can review a draft report here.

The commission is recommending salary "adjustments," i.e., raises for certain elected officials.

The raises are being recommended "to reflect their increasing workload and responsibilities," along with the cost of living.

Here is a look at the proposals, by the numbers:

Mayor

• Old salary: $3,000
• New salary: $15,000

Deputy Mayor

• Old salary: $2,400
• New salary: $10,000

Board Secretary

• Old salary: $2,400
• New salary: $10,000

Minority Caucus Leader

• Old salary: $2,000
• New salary: $9,000

All Other Members

• Old salary: $2,000
• New salary: $8,000

Click here to see the commission's draft report.