Colfax City Council discuss new pay for city workers, public works and fireworks

COLFAX — The Colfax City Council held its meeting Monday, July 17, to discuss several pressing matters and requests.

Mayor Jim Retzer started the meeting by discussing the good of the city, mentioning that Colfax City Administrator Chris Mathis was nominated by the Downtown Association and received Hometown Hero for the City of Colfax.

Retzer stated that the nomination was for everything Mathis has done to improve the community, “she’s done an awesome job,” he said.

Mathis added that she appreciated the honor, but it’s a full staff effort, and they all work together.

Retzor mentioned that Summ...