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Council approves raising events and recreation coordinator to full-time, 5–2 vote
Newcastle City Council · December 3, 2025
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Summary
Council adopted ordinance 2025-681 to increase the events and recreation coordinator position from 0.8 FTE to 1.0 FTE, moving total city FTEs from 23 to 23.2; the measure passed 5–2 after debate about public safety and fiscal stewardship.
The Newcastle City Council on Dec. 2 voted 5–2 to amend the 2026 salary schedule and increase the events and recreation coordinator position from 0.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) to 1.0 FTE.
City Manager Pingel explained the position had been funded at 0.8 FTE in earlier budget action but that service needs…
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