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Oakley
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City Manager compensation increase and bonus

Summary

The city manager gets a 7% raise to $333,596 starting July 1 plus a one-time $15,589 retention bonus. Total cost to the general fund is about $43,400 a year once benefits are included. The raise is about 4 points above this year's cost-of-living adjustment.

At a glance

Total mentions
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Last discussed May 26, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $43,400 per year in total salary and benefits, folded into the budget coming to the council June 9.

✅Who benefits

The city manager and city staff argue it keeps experienced leadership in Oakley.

⚠️Who could be affected

Councilmember Fuller argued taxpayers bear an excessive cost; no other harm identified.

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