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Orange council discloses manager evaluation, approves $5,000 salary adjustment and $12,000 vehicle allowance
Summary
After an executive session, the City Council of Orange disclosed a favorable annual evaluation for City Manager Mike Coates and approved a $5,000 salary adjustment, a $12,000 annual vehicle allowance, continued five days of administrative leave and enrollment in long-term disability insurance.
The City Council of Orange, Texas, disclosed the results of an executive session Sept. 9, 2025, saying City Manager Mike Coates received a positive annual evaluation and council approved compensation and benefit adjustments. Mayor Larry Spears Jr. announced the actions after the closed session. "Mr. Coos received a wonderful…
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