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Pasco City Council approves early release of City Manager Adam R. Lincoln
Summary
At a Jan. 27 special meeting the Pasco City Council voted 5-1 to approve an early release of City Manager Adam R. Lincoln, effective Jan. 31, 2025; Councilmember Blaisdell cast the lone no vote.
The Pasco City Council voted 5-1 on Jan. 27 to approve an early release of City Manager Adam R. Lincoln under section 10 of his employment agreement, making his separation effective Jan. 31, 2025.
Councilmembers took the action during a special meeting that followed an executive session. The vote removed the 60-day notice requirement in Lincoln’s contract and allows him to leave city employment immediately to take a position with the port, according to remarks made during the meeting.
City attorney staff member Ferguson explained the purpose of the agenda item before discussion began, describing the vote as an opportunity to “consider whether you would like to take advantage of the early release provision” in Lincoln’s contract. Council member Mullen moved to approve the early release; a second was recorded but the transcript does not identify the second by name. The motion passed 5-1 on a voice vote.
Mayor Serrano praised Lincoln’s service in brief remarks after the vote, saying, “it’s been a pleasure to serve this community with you… I do appreciate your service and commitment to the community.” Lincoln, identified in the meeting as City Manager Adam R. Lincoln, thanked the council and said, “it’s been an honor to serve the city of Pasco.”
Council member Blaisdell explained her no vote, saying she voted no “selfishly” because she wanted Lincoln to remain for the full 60 days and praised his relationship-building and patience with council members since she joined the council.
The council’s discussion referenced Lincoln’s work on tax increment financing and city growth; members said they expected staff to continue city operations during the transition. The council then moved on to a separate item to contract for interim management services while a formal search is begun.
Votes at a glance
- Early release of City Manager Adam R. Lincoln (per section 10 of the city manager employment agreement): motion moved by Council member Mullen; second not specified in transcript; outcome approved, 5-1; effective Jan. 31, 2025.
Pasco City Council convened the special meeting Jan. 27 and returned from executive session before taking the action. No additional conditions or amendments to the early-release provision were recorded in the meeting transcript.
