February 10, 2026 City of Jackson, TN City Council Salary Committee Meeting

The City of Jackson, TN City Council Salary Committee convened on February 10, 2026, to review and discuss potential salary adjustments for city council members. The committee examined comparative salaries from similar cities and considered the fact that council salaries had not increased since 2003, when the monthly pay rose from $300 to $500. Discussions focused on the appropriateness of a raise, budget implications, and the possibility of implementing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) tied to inflation. The committee acknowledged the importance of compensating council members fairly to attract qualified candidates while being mindful of taxpayer perceptions. After thorough deliberation, the committee unanimously approved increasing the monthly council member salary from $500 to $750 effective May 2027, with plans to further investigate the legality and feasibility of adding a COLA capped at 2.5% annually for the subsequent term. The committee emphasized the need for periodic salary reviews every four years to maintain alignment with economic conditions and city growth projections.