Ellsworth manager gets pay raise over councilor’s objections

Ellsworth manager gets pay raise over councilor’s objections

Ellsworth’s elected council has given the city manager a pay raise, despite one councilor’s objections that city spending is “out of control.” Charles Pearce was hired as city manager in April 2024, replacing Glenn Moshier. Pearce was tasked with improving efficiency and professionalism and restoring public confidence at City Hall after Moshier’s tumultuous tenure that resulted in him being fired. Councilors met in executive session last week fo…