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Fort Lauderdale appoints Raquel Williams as city manager after divided vote over pay and residency
Summary
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted 4-1 to appoint Raquel Williams as city manager effective April 2, 2025, approving a $350,000 salary and a nine-month residency grace period after debate over compensation and whether the charter allows delayed residency.
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission on March 4 appointed Raquel Williams as city manager, approving an employment contract that sets a $350,000 base salary and gives Williams up to nine months after her April 2, 2025 start date to establish Fort Lauderdale residency.
The commission voted 4-1 to approve the appointment and contract. Commissioner Herbst cast the lone no vote after raising legal and policy concerns, particularly about the residency grace period and whether the city should benchmark pay against larger neighboring jurisdictions.
The contract approved by the commission includes a $350,000 base salary; a $700 car allowance; $10,000 in moving expenses; a severance provision of 20 weeks for termination without cause; longevity incentives (a 3% bonus at the third anniversary and 1% on subsequent anniversaries); and graduated deferred compensation…
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