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Porterville names Richard Tree permanent city manager; two‑year contract approved
5781900 · September 17, 2025
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Summary
After a national search and closed‑session interviews, the council voted to appoint Richard Tree as Porterville’s city manager on a two‑year contract with compensation aligned to prior terms and modest step increases and performance provisions.
The City Council formally appointed Richard Tree as Porterville’s city manager and approved a two‑year employment agreement that reflects previously negotiated manager terms with some clarifications on severance and increases.
Staff recounted that Tree had been serving as interim city manager since May 24, 2025, and that the…
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