City Manager's Salary
Summary
Council extended City Manager Charles Nichols' contract five years beyond its 2028 expiration with the same 3% cost-of-living adjustment employees received — a vote of confidence in the city's top administrator after a turbulent budget year.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Locks in the city manager's compensation through roughly 2033 with 3% annual cost-of-living adjustments.
The city manager gains long-term job security; residents get leadership continuity.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
Council extended City Manager Charles Nichols' contract five years beyond its 2028 expiration with the same 3% cost-of-living adjustment employees received — a vote of confidence in the city's top administrator after a turbulent budget year.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
Council was scheduled to set City Manager Charles D. Nichols III's salary in closed session — a personnel decision with budget implications.
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