St Lawrence County lawmakers weigh four years of pay raises

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 4:22 AM

St. Lawrence County legislators are considering raises of $3,000 to $4,000 next year, followed by annual 3% increases through 2030. The proposal would bring lawmakers’ salaries to $15,000 to $16,000, with higher pay for board leaders. It would be their first raise since 2019. Some critics question the need, while Legislator Allan Robinson cites concerns […]

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