# Baltimore County Council approves 73% pay raise

> Baltimore County Council votes for 73.6% pay increase as it shifts to full-time salaries.
- Title: Baltimore County Council approves 73% pay raise · The Banner
- Summary: Baltimore County Council votes for 73.6% pay increase as it shifts to full-time salaries. Baltimore County Council approved a 73.6% pay raise for council…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/county-council-raise-vote-YFR3MPQHK5HZFC26JV25USN4MU
- Author: Rona Kobell
- Published: 2026-10-21T09:30:00+00:00
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## Baltimore County Council votes
Baltimore County Council approved higher salaries for council members, county executive, and administrative officer on Monday.
## 73.6% pay increase approved
Council raised pay from $69,000 to $119,750 annually, a 73.6% increase, as districts become smaller.
## Party-line vote
Democrats Mike Ertel, Julian Jones, Izzy Patoka, and Pat Young supported the pay raise; Republicans David Marks and Nino Mangione opposed it.
## Patoka's hope for unanimous vote
Patoka hoped for a unanimous vote to acknowledge uncompensated hours spent responding to texts, calls, and social media.
## Mangione's district concerns
Mangione cited northern district struggles with only two police officers covering a large area and a bridge collapse.
## County executive salary increase
County executive’s salary increased from $192,000 to $240,000, a 25% raise.
## Council chair salary increase
Council chair receives $129,750, a 68.5% increase over current $77,000 salary.
## Council expansion to nine members
Council expands from seven to nine members, reducing residents per council member from 120,000 to 95,000.
## Pension bill repeal
Council repealed a November 2024 bill that tied pension increases to future salary bumps.
## St. Pius X property purchase
Council approved $25 million deal to give Baltimore Ravens $25 million for practice facility and St. Pius X property for recreation space.
## Key takeaway

Baltimore County Council approved a 73.6% pay raise for council members and county executive, moving to full-time compensation.