Council members in Fishers have been paid $12,000 a year for the past 16 years, going back to the days of Fishers as a town.  Current city council members are looking to raise their level of compensation.

The City Council Finance Committee has looked at council compensation levels in other Indiana cities and local governments, as well as one city in Ohio.  All had council pay and benefits much higher than Fishers’ $12,000.

Most council members appeared to favor an increase during a discussion at their Conner Prairie retreat.  Many numbers were proposed, but the one that appeared to have the most support was raising the pay to $21,500 per year with no benefits.

The Finance Committee will take into account the council members suggestions as the salary numbers are considered for the budget proposal to go before the council.

The city budget must be approved before November 1st, so it will most likely receive final approval at the October city council session.