Fort Worth city council members are set to receive a pay raise, a move that's sparking some public backlash. While the exact details of the raise aren't clear, it's definitely a hot-button issue for residents.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Taxpayer money will be used to fund the council's pay increase.
The city council members themselves will benefit from the higher pay.
Voters and taxpayers who oppose the raise could feel harmed by the increased spending.
Fort Worth City Hall building on Jan. 13, 2026. (Maria Crane | Fort Worth Report/CatchLight Local/Report for America) "...
This is the third time the city has tried to raise mayor and council pay. It hasn’t been raised since 2006.
Fort Worth voters approve council salary raises, reject expansion of city manager’s authority Fort Worth Report
Fort Worth city leaders consider their own pay raise FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
Fort Worth City Council considers putting pay raises before voters WFAA
Fort Worth City Council Pay Is The Raise Voters Love to Hate Fort Worth Inc.
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