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Council approves 13.5% salary increase for city manager following executive session
Summary
After an executive session on May 6, the Portland City Council voted to raise the city manager's salary by 13.5%, citing alignment with state averages and recognition of performance.
Following an executive session on May 6, the Portland City Council voted to increase the city manager’s salary by 13.5%.
The motion was introduced on the record by Mayor Pro Tem John Green: “I'd like to make a recommendation, to increase our city manager… by 13.5 percent,” and was seconded. During the public portion of the meeting after executive session, council members noted the adjustment was intended to place the city manager’s pay nearer the state average for comparable positions and to recognize his performance. The council then voted to approve the increase.
Action and context - Motion: increase city manager salary by 13.5%. - Mover and second: motion made by Mayor Pro Tem John Green and seconded by Councilman Bill Wilson. - Rationale: council comments stated the change helps keep the position competitive with state averages and rewards the manager’s performance.
City Manager response: upon the vote, City Manager Mr. Wright said, “It's an honor to work for you and work with the city, and I appreciate your confidence.”
Implementation: staff will apply the new salary per council directive and adjust payroll and budget entries as required; council recorded the vote and adjourned the meeting.
