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Incoming Mayor In Volusia City Rejects Salary

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The Associated Press

Published: December 31, 2008

DEBARY - The city of DeBary's incoming mayor says he doesn't want a salary.

Mayor-elect Bob Garcia recently told the city's finance administrator to keep the $600 per month and apply it where it's needed.

The 58-year-old retired Army veteran says being mayor of the city of DeBary is a privilege and honor that has nothing to do with salary.

The salary might not seem like a huge dent in the city's budget - which runs into the millions - but Garcia says the money could be used to fill small gaps created by recent budget cuts. For example,
officials had to cut back on Christmas decorations because of a lack of funds.

Garcia says he wants to lead by example and do what is in the best interest of the city.

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