GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – An alderman is proposing increasing the salary for Green Bay’s mayor, ahead of next spring’s election.
Ald. Bill Galvin submitted the request for a review, which will be discussed Tuesday by the City Council’s Personnel Committee. A specific salary proposal is not included in the agenda item.
A chart attached to the agenda shows Green Bay is the third-largest city in the state, but only offers the fifth-highest pay.
Madison
Population: 233,209
Salary: $157,548
Milwaukee
Population: 594,833
Salary: $147,336
Brookfield
Population: 37,920
Salary: $121,742
Appleton
Population: 72,623
Salary: $105,086
Green Bay
Population: 104,057
Salary: $102,299
Greenfield
Population: 36,720
Salary: $97,917
Manitowoc
Population: 33,736
Salary: $75,248
Mayor Eric Genrich is seeking a second term, and could face a challenge from former State Rep. Chad Weininger.
The City Council would set the pay schedule for the next mayor before the term begins.
The committee meets at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.
