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Melbourne City Council members are considering raising their salaries for the first time since 2005.

A survey of similar Florida cities shows Melbourne’s mayor and council member salaries are significantly lower than average.

Any approved raises would not take effect until after the November 2026 City Council elections.

The pay of Melbourne's mayor and other City Council members hasn't increased in nearly two decades.

Some members contend they are underpaid, compared with their counterparts in similarly sized Florida cities, and are overdue for a raise.

On Aug. 12, the council will continue its debate on whether to approve such raises — which, if approved, would not take effect until after the November 2026 City Council elections.

Melbourne's mayor currently rece

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