Prop 425 to increase Yuma mayor and councilmember compensation
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - It's been 40 years since the salary for councilmembers has been adjusted and about 30 years for the mayor in Yuma and Prop 425 would change that.
The mayor would receive compensation of $45,000 a year and each councilmember shall receive a compensation of $25,000 a year.
Doug Nicholls, Mayor of Yuma also mentioned that Yuma has the 3rd lowest compensation for mayor and council positions out of the 25 largest cities in Arizona.