Riviera Beach City Council members voted Wednesday to give themselves a $12,000 raise.

During their meeting as the board of the city’s Utility Special District, members voted 3-2 in favor of a $1,000 monthly stipend. They said it will compensate them for their work guiding Riviera Beach’s faltering water system while managing construction of a $400 million plant .

Council Vice Chairperson KaShamba Miller-Anderson and member Glen Spiritis voted no.

The item was added to Wednesday’s agenda at the start of the meeting and decided just before the board voted on the utility district’s $44 million operating budget.

Council members earn $19,000 plus a $750 monthly car allowance that brings the annual total to $28,000. The mayor and council chairperson receive $20,200 plus the car allowan

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