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Fort Lauderdale names Sherry L. McCartney city attorney amid salary dispute
Summary
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission voted 4–1 to appoint Sherry L. McCartney as city attorney effective Dec. 15, 2025, fixing compensation at $350,000 after debate over whether the amount exceeded the posted salary range and compressed internal pay scales.
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission on Nov. 18 appointed Sherry L. McCartney as the city's next city attorney effective Dec. 15, 2025, approving a resolution that sets her compensation at $350,000.
Debate centered on pay and precedent. Commissioner Beasley Pittman said she was "concerned with the amount that has been listed for the $350,000" and noted the increase exceeded the salary advertised for the job and typical historical increases of about 5–7 percent. Vice Mayor Herbst said he…
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