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Chandler council appoints John Pompeo as city manager, approves contract with $360,000 salary
Summary
The Chandler City Council voted to appoint Acting City Manager John Pompeo and approved an employment agreement that sets pay at $360,000 a year plus a $10,000 sign‑on payment; several council members said the process moved too quickly but the majority supported the hire.
The Chandler City Council voted on Nov. 24 to appoint Acting City Manager John Pompeo to the permanent city manager post and approved an employment agreement that sets his salary at $360,000 per year plus a $10,000 sign‑on payment.
Supporters on the dais and two public commenters said Pompeo has steadied the city during an interim period and earned the community’s trust. Several council members, while ultimately voting to approve the contract, criticized the timing and public notice for the item, saying the agenda and contract changes were posted with little time for review.
Mayor (speech) opened the special meeting with a single agenda item: "discussion and possible action on the appointment of city manager, but, an employment agreement." He then…
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