WINONA, Minn. —The Winona City Council voted 5-2 to raise the salaries of council members and the mayor. The decision was a formality. Six weeks ago the Council voted, also 5-2, to draft paperwork for final approval. Effective in 2027 the mayor’s salary will be $14,500, a 35% increase. Council members will go to $$7,700, a 23% increase. The ratinale: The raises, the first in eight years, are overdue, said supporters. The rationale: To help keep up with inflation. Also: To be somewhat commensurate with the time required to do the job.
