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Scottsdale council appoints Greg Caton as city manager, approves contract terms
Summary
The council appointed interim city manager Greg Caton as permanent city manager and authorized a contract with a $369,000 base salary and a six‑month severance provision; the council discussion included public comment both supporting and urging a broader search.
Scottsdale City Council on April 8 appointed Greg Caton as the city manager, approving contract terms that set his annual base salary at $369,000 and provide a six‑month severance payment in the event of termination, along with standard employee benefits described in the contract materials.
Vice Mayor Jan De Boscas moved to appoint Caton effective April 19, 2025, and to authorize the mayor to execute contract number 2025068COS. The motion, seconded by Councilwoman Cathy Littlefield, included the salary and severance terms read into the record during the meeting. Council members debated whether the city should complete a broader national search before appointing a permanent manager; some speakers and council members said a full search would provide greater assurance, while others emphasized the value of continuity and Caton’s recent performance in the interim role.
Public commenters addressed the council on both sides of the issue. Dan Isaac urged the council to conduct a full external search, arguing Caton’s municipal experience was limited and recommending an objective search process. The Scottsdale Firefighters Association representative, Sasha Weller, spoke in favor of appointing Caton, saying the city needs leadership stability and praising Caton’s integrity and responsiveness during his interim tenure.
Council members supporting Caton cited his recent performance managing city operations and their view that his internal knowledge and continuity would serve the city well. Those urging caution said a national executive search is the standard practice to identify senior municipal leaders for a city Scottsdale’s size and complexity. After discussion, the council voted to appoint Caton and authorized the mayor to execute the proposed contract with the terms read into the record.
What the contract includes (as read during the council meeting): an annual base salary of $369,000; in the event of termination a severance payment equal to six months of base compensation; and standard employee benefits consistent with those available to employees with comparable service. The agenda materials referenced contract template language and identified contract number 2025068COS.
The council directed the mayor to execute the contract and the city will proceed with implementation steps for the appointment effective April 19, 2025.
