Guadalupe Council Cuts Pay to Save | Santa Barbara News

In a bold move to tackle city finances, Guadalupe’s City Council slashed their own pay—council members from $500 to $150 monthly, the mayor from $750 to $150—alongside waiving perks for top officials. This contrasts sharply with Santa Maria, where council members just voted to raise salaries to over $2,000 monthly as they push for a sales tax hike to cover a multi-million dollar deficit. While some worry cuts may scare off future candidates, others see it as essential “low-hanging fruit.” All changes won’t take effect until after the November election, ensuring current officials don’t benefit from their own votes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed5ddb4b17b1d483