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Palm Desert council approves city manager contract, raises salary to $285,000
5784119 · September 12, 2025
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Summary
The Palm Desert City Council on Sept. 11 approved a full employment agreement with Christopher Escobedo, converting his interim appointment to a regular city manager post with an increased salary and specified severance terms.
The Palm Desert City Council voted 5-0 on Sept. 11 to approve an employment agreement with Christopher Escobedo, making his appointment as city manager effective the same day and increasing his annual salary from $270,000 to $285,000.
The agreement includes a $600-per-month automobile allowance, standard executive benefits consistent with other…
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