A Lexington council meeting focusing on a proposal to raise the minimum wage citywide has been postponed. The decision to reschedule came during Tuesday’s work session.
The council voted 9 to 5 to push the discussion about minimum wage back until September 10. It was initially scheduled for this Thursday. With the recent death of council member Ed Lane, the 12th council district is currently unrepresented. Council member Susan Lamb, along with several others, prefers to wait until next month to take up the matter. “I think we need to have 15 members up here representing this entire city in order for us to discuss this matter,” said Lamb.
Voting against the motion was councilman Jake Gibbs, who said when the minimum wage comes to a vote, the 12thdistrict will be represented. “I really feel that it looks bad for us to change things on a very short notice,” said Gibbs.
Mayor Jim Gray is required by law to appoint a new council member by September 2. The proposal calls for raising the minimum wage to $10.10 over three years.?
