What to pay the West Union mayor and council

The jobs of the mayor and council members in West Union are part-time positions.  At its meeting this evening, the council is to consider an ordinance that will set compensation for the mayor at $10 thousand a year and for the council members at $2,500 a year.  It’s first reading tonight; a public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for Tuesday, August 8.  If approved, the new salaries will take effect November 7 — after the town general election.  Elsewhere, this evening’s 5:30 council agenda is a discussion and possible vote on a sign law within the corporate limits.