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Wagoner sets $90,000–$120,000 salary range for city administrator and forms hiring committee; EDA hires development director
Summary
Council set a salary range of $90,000–$120,000 for the city administrator/public works director position and appointed a committee to interview candidates. Separately, the Economic Development Authority approved hiring John Ferguson as economic development director at $45,000 annually after executive session.
Council debated a salary range for the city administrator/public-works director role, referencing a rate study and the city’s budget. After extended discussion about attracting qualified candidates and balancing budget constraints, the council set a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 for the position (salary only, benefits separate) and appointed a committee of council members to interview candidates and report back.
Separately, during a meeting of the Economic Development Authority, the board convened an executive session to consider hiring and then voted to hire John Ferguson as economic development director effective Aug. 5 at an annual salary of $45,000; the hiring vote passed by roll call.
