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City Council votes 2-1 to raise members’ pay, effective Jan. 2
Statesboro Mayor Pro Tem Shari Barr, left, and District 3 Councilmember Venus Mack take part in discussion of the council raises during the Tuesday, July 18,  meeting.
Statesboro Mayor Pro Tem Shari Barr, left, and District 3 Councilmember Venus Mack take part in discussion of the council raises during the Tuesday, July 18, meeting. - photo by AL HACKLE/Staff
Because of a 2-1 vote of the three members present Tuesday evening, Statesboro City Council members will receive a pay raise in January that will be the first for council members in 18 years.
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