PUBLIC NOTICE

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Town of Independence

Ordinance #2026-1139

TOWN CLERK SALARY

BE IT ORDINANED by the Town Council of the Town of Independence, Louisiana, that

the salary of the Town Clerk is hereby increased by two percent (2%) for an annual

salary of $51,000.00.

BE IT FURTHER ORDINANCED that this Ordinance shall become effective

immediately upon its adoption by the town council.

This ordinance was introduced at the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

A public hearing was held at the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

On motion by Eric Costa and seconded by Joe Galofaro, the foregoing ordinance was

hereby declared adopted on the 14th day of July, 2026 by the following roll call vote:

YEAS: Larry Cardaronella, Gaye Guzzardo, Eric Costa, Joe Galofaro, Mike

Muscarello.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: None

NOT VOTING: None

________________________    ________________________

Jim Paine                                           Julie Peterson

Mayor                                                  Town Clerk

Date published in Official Journal: July 22,2026

Cost of notice: $20.00