Austin City Council members will make 40% more next year

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Austin City Council passed a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year late Thursday night, increasing the living wage for city employees to $20, up from $15. But city staff aren't the only ones who will see a salary bump.
City council members also approved a 40% pay raise for themselves and the Mayor of Austin.
Council members voted on an ordinance that set those salaries. It's the first time those salaries have been updated in 16 years."This was recommended through a m