Resident questions timing of city manager raise

Resident questions timing of city manager raise

In a recent EPLN story, we were informed of a 2026 raise in the salary of the city manager. The raise was on top of a 4.3% raise in 2025. The current raise was listed as 5.78%, or $13,874, to a salary of $253,864; however, above and beyond that amount, the manager is to receive an additional $22,136 for health insurance premiums and deferred compensation. This $36,010 increase puts his total compensation at $276,000, a 15% increase and a level h…