Reno mayor’s pay raise on hold

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998 | 10:32 a.m.

The city attorney's office is advising Griffin against accepting the salary increase the city council approved just a week before the election.

The extra $14,600 apparently would violate a city charter ban on pay increases within a year of being elected.

Griffin said he doesn't mind waiting for the raise until the matter is resolved.

Chief Deputy City Attorney Mike Clasen says he wants to research the charter further. He said the confusing rule appears to be intended to prevent city officials from getting elected then quickly voting themselves a raise.

The council voted two weeks ago to raise the mayor's salary from $25,000 to $39,600.

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