Washougal commission OKs salary bumps for mayor, councilors

Incoming Washougal Mayor Molly Coston and new City Council member Julie Russell, along with incumbent council members will receive salary increases in January 2018.

The Washougal Salary Commission has approved a pay hike to $2,350 per month for the mayor and $575 monthly for each city council member. That is an increase of $125 per month for the mayor and $25 for each councilor.