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Council approves 4% merit increase for County Manager Shane Scott, to apply on his anniversary date
Summary
The Summit County Council approved a 4% merit salary increase for County Manager Shane Scott, to be effective on his anniversary date per council discussion. Council members cited a positive 360 review and strong leadership as reasons for the increase.
The Summit County Council voted to approve a 4% merit increase in salary for County Manager Shane Scott, to take effect on his anniversary date.
Roger moved to approve the merit increase equal to 4% of the county manager's current salary; Candace seconded the motion. The motion passed on a voice vote in the transcript excerpt. Council discussion preceding the motion cited a recent 360‑degree review and praise for Scott's leadership and responsiveness.
Council members said the average merit increase across county staff was 3% and that the council wanted to grant Scott 4% to reflect the review results and his performance. Council members also thanked HR staff, including David Warnock, for coordinating the review process.
The motion specified that the effective date would be the manager's anniversary date; during discussion the chair and members confirmed the anniversary is in early February. The transcript does not include a numeric roll‑call tally, and the precise dollar amount reflecting the 4% increase was not read aloud in the meeting excerpt.
Ending: The council approved the increase on a voice vote and will implement pay adjustments through county payroll following administrative procedures tied to the manager's anniversary.
