Nogales International
Nogales, AZ
![Nogales, with a population of nearly 20,000, pays $600 annually to the mayor and $300 to councilmembers — amounts that haven't changed in more than 80 years.
In Arizona cities and towns with similar populations, elected officials earn six to 32 times more than in Nogales.
For some residents, the city’s revolving-door politics raise concerns about stagnation, a lack of vision and a shortage of new, qualified candidates willing to run for office.
"One of the main reasons [more people don't run] are the salaries... Who's going to want to participate for that kind of money?" questioned Nogalian René Valencia questioned.
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