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San Bernardino council approves city clerk contract after contentious debate over process and pay
Summary
The City Council approved an employment agreement for the city clerk on a 6-1 vote amid criticism from one council member about the hiring process and pay increases; the contract sets a $161,000 starting salary, a planned April 2026 increase to $169,000 subject to evaluation, vehicle allowance and six months' severance.
The San Bernardino City Council approved a new employment agreement for the city clerk on a 6-1 vote after extended debate about process, recruitment and pay.
Council members voted to appoint the clerk and authorize an employment contract that begins at an annual base salary of $161,000. The contract calls for an increase to $169,000 effective April 5, 2026, contingent on a professional evaluation and an executed contract amendment. Thereafter the contract provides annual automatic increases tied to the consumer price index with a maximum of 3…
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