O’Fallon sets future pay increases for elected officials

O’Fallon’s City Charter gives the City Council the power to set the compensation of elected officials by passing an ordinance. For the past 10 years those salaries have not been changed; however, at its Sept. 28 meeting, the city council voted of 7-2 to increase compensation for newly elected or re-elected city officials following the 2024 and 2025 Municipal Elections.

Council members Tom “Duke” Herweck (Ward 2) and Linda Ragsdale (Ward 5) were opposed, and Deana Smith (Ward 1) was absent/excused. The bill was sponsored by council member Dr. Jim Ottomeyer (Ward 4).

Mayor: Beginning with the term of office of the person elected as mayor in the April 2025 election, the salary will be $30,000 per year. The current $24,000 salary for the mayor will remain in effect throughout the current term of office.

City Council Member: Beginning with the terms of office of the persons elected to the city council in the April 2024 election and thereafter, the salary will be $15,000 per year. The current $12,000 salary for council members will remain in effect throughout the current terms of office.

President Pro Tempore: Beginning with the term of office of the person elected to the position of president pro tempore after the April 2024 election and thereafter, the salary for performing the additional duties of the office will be $750 per year in addition to the council member salary. The current additional salary of $600 will remain in effect until after April 2024 election and the council’s election of the next president pro tempore.