Development News for Lyndon, Kentucky

City Council Approves Salary Adjustments for Elected Officials, Effective 2027

The council discussed and voted on Ordinance Number 42726A, which pertains to fixing the compensation of elected officials. The ordinance, after a second reading, passed with a vote of three to two, setting the mayor's compensation at $7,500 per month and city council members' compensation at $600 per month. These changes are set to take effect with the beginning of the officials' next terms on January 1st, 2027. The ordinance also mandates an annual recomputation of compensation based on the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) as determined by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Local Government, although it was clarified that COLA adjustments are not guaranteed annually and will be subject to budget considerations each year. The budget oversight committee confirmed that the adjusted compensation fits within the city's budget constraints without imposing a hardship.