Bill > SB2716

This bill, subject to local approval by the City of Lafayette's legislative body, proposes several changes to existing laws governing the city's elections and officials. Primarily, it shifts the timing of city elections from May to coincide with the general election in November, with specific provisions for staggered elections of the Mayor and Council Members starting in November 2026 and 2028. The bill also increases the compensation for Council Members, raising their pay per meeting from $100 to $150 for regular council meetings and from $50 to $75 for committee meetings. Furthermore, the annual salary for the Mayor is significantly increased from $45,000 to $75,000, effective after the November 2028 election. Finally, the bill expands the responsibilities of city management by authorizing the Mayor, with City Council confirmation, to appoint a superintendent of streets and a superintendent of sanitation, in addition to the existing superintendent of gas. Importantly, these changes are designed not to affect the terms or salaries of current officeholders before their terms expire.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2716&ga=114