Elected officials to get 4-percent raises

The Morris City Council, at Monday night's regular meeting, set salaries for elected city officials. Since elected officials cannot receive raises during their term, the pay increases will take affect after the April 2009 general election. Alderman Brian Feeney of the Finance Committee said the mayor and city clerk would receive 4 percent annual increases over the four-year term. As liquor control commissioner, the mayor will also receive $15,000 annually. Starting May 1, 2009, the mayor's salary will be $71,550, or 4 percent over the current pay. On May 1, 2010, the salary will go to $74,420; May 1, 2011, $77,400; and May 1, 2012, $80,500. "The mayor is our city administrator. Most communities pay the mayor and a city administrator," Alder