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Huntington Park council approves five-year employment agreement for finance director
Summary
The Huntington Park City Council voted unanimously to approve a five-year employment agreement for Director of Finance Jeff Jones, setting an annual salary of $205,000. Council members praised Jones’s work on audits, reporting and investments, while one member said she had budgetary concerns about the pay level.
The Huntington Park City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an employment agreement making Jeff Jones the city’s permanent director of finance for a five-year term at an annual salary of $205,000.
The agreement, introduced by city staff, says Jones will report directly to the city manager, attend council meetings, and receive direction through the city manager in accordance with the council–manager form of government. "Mr. Jones has provided steady leadership to the finance department, improving financial reporting, supporting the city's annual budget process, strengthening internal controls, enhancing public transparency, and contributing to the long term financial planning of the city," the city manager told the council when presenting the item.
Why it matters: Jones has overseen audit work, reconciled delayed financial reporting and opened investment accounts that staff said are generating returns for the city. Approving a multi‑year contract aims to lock in continuity in a department council members said has been stabilizing after prior turnover.
Council discussion mixed praise with budgetary caution. A council member thanked Jones and noted the department's progress on audits and investments, saying the changes “went through that and, seems like in line.” Council member Macias said she supported the appointment but voiced concern about the salary level given budget constraints: "I do have concerns with the amount given that we are very constrained in our budget." Another council member noted the salary remained small compared with larger unresolved fiscal losses the city has experienced.
Formal action: A motion to approve the employment agreement was made, seconded and approved on a roll-call vote: Council member Macias — Yes; Council member Martis — Yes; Council member Sanabria — Yes; Vice Mayor Martinez — Yes; Mayor Flores — Yes. The motion carried 5–0.
What comes next: The city manager was authorized to execute the employment agreement on behalf of the city. The agreement establishes reporting lines and the five‑year term; any subsequent changes would require council action or manager‑level implementation under the contract terms.
