Approve 5-year employment agreement with Carlos Martinez as City Manager
In Plain English
The city needs to hire a new City Manager to run day-to-day operations. Martinez would earn $260,000 per year in base salary, with total compensation around $358,000 including benefits. If approved, his 5-year contract starts November 1, 2018.
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Votes
Approve employment agreement with Carlos Martinez as Richmond City Manager
5 to 2
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond hired Carlos Martinez as its new City Manager with a 5-2 council vote. Martinez will earn $260,000 in base salary, with total compensation reaching about $358,000 including benefits, under a 5-year contract that began November 1, 2018. The City Manager runs the city's day-to-day operations and oversees municipal departments. Councilmembers Beckles and Vice Mayor Willis voted against the hire, while the other five members supported it.
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