Mayor Tommy Battle Declines Pay Raise
Published on August 9, 2019
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Mayor Tommy Battle informed City Council this morning of his intent to veto the pay raise approved at their meeting Thursday night. This is Battle’s first veto in his 11-years as Mayor of Huntsville.
“I have said I am satisfied with my salary and I knew what it was when I went into public service. My focus remains on our 2,100 employees and the job I do as Mayor. I deeply appreciate the intent of Council.”