Minimum wage for Austin city employees raised to $22 an hour

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The minimum, starting hourly wage for Austin city employees will be raised from $15 to $22.On Thursday, Austin City Council approved the pay boost resolution intended to fill vacant city jobs and remain "competitive." Austin man loses $8K in cash, possessions in possible jugging caseAccording to the City of Austin, 18% of its budgeted positions are open.
District 2 City Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes proposed the resolution, saying the city has to "to remain competitive and e