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Jennings Pay Raises

The Jennings City Council has approved a 2 percent pay raise for most city workers and a 5.2 percent rate increase for water, sewer and trash collection.  The raises are part of the new budget, which takes effect July 1. The across-the-board pay increase covers more than 120 full-time and some part-time employees. Mayor Terry Duhon said Tuesday the raises will cost the city $230,000.  City residents will also pay more for water, sewer and trash collection, under a measure approved Tuesday by the council.  Duhon said the increases will range from $1.50 to $2 for most customers. He says customers who use more water would see a higher rate.