Mukilteo mayor’s salary to more than double

Published 9:47 pm Friday, December 18, 2009

MUKILTEO — In a 5-2 vote, the City Council on Thursday agreed to increase Mayor Joe Marine’s pay by $40,800.

The increase, based on a recommendation from a seven-member salary advisory committee, takes effect Jan. 4. Marine’s salary will increase from $30,000 $70,800 annually.

Mukilteo’s mayor’s position is considered a part-time job, though Marine has said he’s kept a full-time schedule for three years. He was re-elected to a second term in November.

“This was one of the most difficult decisions that we’ve had to make,” said councilwoman Linda Grafer.

The City Council, however, decided not to give itself a $1,200 a year pay boost. The committee had recommended the council get the pay raise.