Tamarac Talk Friends and Neighbors
Steve C.

Tamarac City Commissioners earn an annual compensation package that exceeds $100,000 when accounting for their base salary, monthly stipends, allowances, and traditional fringe benefits.

The breakdown of their total compensation includes:

1. Base Salary

• Current Base Pay: Over $78,000 per year.

• Recent Adjustments: Following public debates over local government pay, commissioners received scheduled cost-of-living adjustments, including an 8% increase in 2025, 7% in January 2026, and an additional 6% scheduled for January 2027.

2. Allowances & Stipends (Perks)

On top of their base salary, part-time commissioners receive heavily criticized taxpayer-funded stipends that require no receipts:

• Car Allowance: $700 a month ($8,400 annually).

• Local Travel Expense Allowance: $15,000 a year (reimbursed without requiring receipt validation).

• Discretionary Initiative Funds: $25,000 to $30,000 annually per elected official to use at their own discretion for community grants, events, or job-related expenses.

• Technology/Cellphone Stipend: A monthly connectivity allowance.

3. Fringe Benefits

• Insurance: Full health, dental, and life insurance coverage options.

• Retirement: A defined city-funded pension plan.

• Staffing: Access to a part-time administrative assistant or shared office aides funded by the city.