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City Manager Contract Amendment

Summary

The council extended City Manager Trolis Niebla's contract to 2029, raised his deferred compensation to 18% of salary, and preserved lifetime health benefits, moving him from 10th to about 7th in regional pay comparisons.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Deferred compensation rises to 18% of salary; total cost not publicly itemized.

✅Who benefits

The city manager and, arguably, residents through retention of leadership.

⚠️Who could be affected

Commenters objected to lifetime family health benefits for a non-public-safety employee.

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