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Duluth City Council approves labor contracts, confirms new administrator and OKs $130,000 settlement; development agreement cleared

5889388 · January 27, 2025
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The Duluth City Council on Tuesday evening approved several unanimous votes including labor contracts, the confirmation of Matthew Staling as city administrator and a $130,000 settlement in a litigation matter.

The Duluth City Council on Tuesday evening approved several items by unanimous votes, including collective bargaining agreements, appointments and a legal settlement.

The council approved the consent agenda, which included a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME covering 2025'227 and the confidential unit contract. The consent agenda passed by a 9-to-0 vote after a motion from Councilor Forsman, seconded by Councilor Mayo. City employees Cindy Faulkner and Sean Eastman spoke during public comment in support of the AFSCME contract; Faulkner called the agreement one that "will support retention" and Eastman said the ratification "recognize[s] the dignity and respect that all workers deserve."

The council confirmed Matthew Staling as city administrator and…

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