LAUREL HILL — The city’s elected leaders will discuss the north county community’s budget during the 6 p.m. Jan. 15 workshop at City Hall.
One way they say they’ll help pay down a $126,000 debt is by giving up their pay. City leaders on Tuesday voted to contribute their compensation toward the debt.
Council members Larry Hendren, Clifton Hall and Betty Williamson voted in favor of deferring the pay; Willie Mae Toles and Robby Adams dissented.
"I don't have any problem with anyone who decides to do that," Adams said. "I don't see why everybody else should decide for the others."
Mayor Joan Smith monthly would give up $200, whereas each council member would defer $100, according to City Clerk Anita Miller.
"Were trying to get the debt paid off," Hall said.
