Des Moines City Council eyes 21% raise

• The six council members would get $35k up from about $29K.
• Their weekly expense allowance would also increase from $75 to $100.

Yes, and: They will also pay about $250 a month in health premiums, up slightly from their current contributions, according to city data obtained by Axios.

Of note: Their jobs are considered part-time.

• The council last gave themselves an 11% raise in 2019.
• If approved, the new pay scale would begin in January 2024.