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SB 1451

Red Boiling Springs - Subject to local approval, increases the annual salary of the mayor from $5,200 to $18,200; increases the annual salary of council members from $500 to $1,800. - Amends Chapter 120 of the Private Acts of 1953; as amended and rewritten.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ken Yager

Red Boiling Springs voters must approve raising mayor salary 250% to $18,200 and council member salaries 260% to $1,800 annually.

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Bill Summary · SB 1451

Legislative bill overview

SB 1451 increases compensation for elected officials in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee, raising the mayor's annual salary from $5,200 to $18,200 and council members' salaries from $500 to $1,800. The changes require local voter approval and amend the city's 1953 charter provisions.

Why is this important

This bill addresses whether municipal officials in a small Tennessee town should receive compensation levels that better reflect current cost of living and time commitments. The salary increases are substantial percentages—the mayor's salary increases 250% and council members' salaries increase 260%—which directly affects local government operations and recruitment of qualified candidates.

Potential points of contention

  • Local taxpayer burden: Increased municipal payroll costs will likely require either higher taxes or reallocation of budget priorities in what appears to be a small town
  • Proportionality debate: Whether the percentage increases are justified given the role's responsibilities and the local economy's capacity to fund them
  • Precedent concern: Could trigger similar requests from other small Tennessee municipalities, affecting statewide compensation patterns for local officials

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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