FLAGSTAFF — On November 8, 2016 the Minimum Wage Act also known as Prop 414 was approved by the voters. On November 28, 2016 Prop 414 was proclaimed law by the Mayor and became Chapter 15-01 of the Flagstaff City Code. Chapter 15-01 Minimum Wage is the law in Flagstaff.
At the February 14, 2017 the Flagstaff City Council meeting the City Council decided to explore the possibility of amending Chapter 15-01 Minimum Wage. The City Council directed staff to research and determine if an amendment adjusting the implementation timeline of Chapter 15-01 Minimum Wage to address the timing of the $2.00 increase would further the purpose of the law.
The Flagstaff City Council will meet in executive session on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 to receive legal advice related to a potential amendment to Chapter 15-01 Minimum Wage. The first read of a potential amendment to Chapter 15-01 Minimum Wage is tentatively scheduled to be considered by the City Council at the regular meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6pm. The public is invited to attend this, and all City Council meetings, and are provided an opportunity to speak about agenda topics.
The City continues to prepare for the implementation and establishment of the minimum wage office as required under Chapter 15-01 Minimum Wage effective July 1, 2017.
The Sustainable Wage Act also known as Initiative 2017-01 is a new citizen petition proposing significant changes to Chapter 15-01 Minimum Wage. Initiative 2017-01 was certified for sufficient signatures on February 8, 2017 and by law Initiative 2017-01 The Sustainable Wage Act will be on the November 6, 2018 general election ballot.
Meetings are located at Flagstaff City Hall (211 W. Aspen Avenue) and visit the City website at www.flagstaff.az.gov to download agendas and watch meetings streamed live.
Chapter 15-01 Minimum Wage information is posted online at www.flagstaff.az.gov/minwage.