Westminster leaders discuss more than doubling council salaries; Irvine pulled a similar proposal after pushback.
WHO:Westminster City Council; Councilman NamQuan Nguyen; Irvine City Council; Councilman William Go; city staff
WHAT:A proposal to increase Westminster City Council members’ monthly pay from $850 to $1,900, plus existing medical benefits, amid a broader debate over elected leaders’ compensation.
WHEN:Aug 10, 2026 at 8:58 AM ET
WHERE:Westminster, CA
WHY:Westminster leaders are set to discuss a proposal to more than double council salaries, following Irvine’s earlier attempt to raise pay that was pulled after pushback.
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