Fishers City Council, Judge Get 3% Pay Raise in 2018

Fishers Police Officer David Kimm (left) receives a 25-year service award from Chief Mitch Thompson at Monday night’s Fishers City Council meeting.

After a lot of discussions, the Fishers City Council voted to give itself a 3% pay raise in 2018 in an 8-1 vote, with Councilwoman Selina Stoller the lone dissenting vote.  Fishers City Judge Daniel Henke will also see a 3% increase in his pay next year.

Most city employees will see a 5% raise, including 2 elected officials – Mayor Scott Fadness and City Clerk Jennifer Kehl.  Council members also gave final approval to the entire 2018 spending plan for the city, totaling more than $103 million.

There were no public comments from council members on their pay raise issue.