With home rule do you need a referendum to increase salaries for City administrative personnel?

No, a referendum is not needed with or without home rule.  The budget provides spending authority each year.  Salaries are also authorized via union contracts and a Wage and Salary Ordinance for non‐union employees.

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1. What are the immediate and long-term benefits of home rule for the City?
2. Does Home Rule give the city government the ability to spend as it sees fit without a vote from voters?
3. With home rule do you need a referendum to increase salaries for City administrative personnel?