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Council approves 5% merit raise, extended term in city manager contract
5460046 · July 23, 2025
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Summary
After a closed-session negotiation, the Arroyo Grande City Council approved a first amendment to City Manager Matt Downing's employment agreement: a 5% base-salary increase, a March annual performance-evaluation schedule, and a one-year extension of his contract term.
The Arroyo Grande City Council on Tuesday approved a first amendment to City Manager Matt Downing's employment agreement following a properly noticed closed-session negotiation. City staff reported the three components of the amendment in open session before…
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