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Paris residents ask city to consider cost of living adjustments for retirees

A recent change in state policy makes it easier for cities to pay pensioners more, advocates say.

In Paris, the City Council has been asked to consider a Cost of Living Adjustment for City of Paris retirees. The Paris News reports at this week’s meeting of the Paris City Council, several local residents advocated for the reinstitution of a Cost of Living Adjustment that was removed 16 years ago. The Texas Legislature has recently given cities more options for structuring Cost of Living Adjustments due to an amendment to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Act.

Also in Paris municipal government news, today is the last day on the job for City Manager Grayson Path. He’s headed to Amarillo to be the city manager there. Robert Vine will be the Interim City Manager. City officials told The Paris News they expect to have a new city manager in six to eight months.

Mark Haslett served as KETR's News Director from February 2013 to June 2025. During his tenure the station's news operation enjoyed an increase in listener engagement and audience metrics, as well recognition in the Texas AP Broadcasters awards and a National Edward R. Murrow award.