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Council drops idea of stipends
Idea brings much discussion, some passionate
council stipend discussion
Members of the Great Bend City Council discuss stipends for governing body members during a work session following the council meeting Monday night. - photo by DALE HOGG Great Bend Tribune
After much discussion Monday night, some heated, it was clear the many on the governing body, including four council members and the mayor, opposed the of offering stipends to entice more people to run for the city offices.