In a special session last night, the Menominee City Council met behind closed doors to negotiate new contracts for both the Fire and Police Department unions. When the meeting returned to open session, council members voted to approve the contracts, each including a five percent pay raise. The council also addressed a pay increase for City Manager Brett Botbyl. Here’s City Manager Botbyl…

Council Member Doug Robinson responded…

The original proposal suggested a three percent raise, but after a spirited debate, that figure was amended. Ultimately, the council voted to grant the city manager a five percent salary increase, retroactive to March.

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