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Bend council approves 5% raise and vacation buy-back for City Manager Eric King
Summary
Bend City Council voted to increase City Manager Eric King's salary by 5% and allow purchase of up to three weeks additional vacation after reviewing a 4.5/5 performance rating; council directed staff to update the employment agreement.
After an executive-session evaluation, Bend City Council on Dec. 3 approved a 5% salary increase and a vacation buy‑back option for City Manager Eric King.
Councilors disclosed the evaluation results earlier in the meeting and read a public statement noting that Eric King’s composite rating was 4.5 out of 5 and praising his leadership. Councilor Megan Perkins moved the compensation adjustment and the motion was seconded; multiple councilors voiced support before the body adopted the motion by voice vote.
Council directed staff to prepare an updated employment agreement reflecting the 5% increase and the option to purchase up to three weeks of vacation; the updated agreement will be brought back for formal approval at a later date. King acknowledged the vote and said he appreciates the council’s support and credited city staff.
The council discussed salary-comparison data showing the city manager’s total compensation was below the average for comparable Oregon cities; council members said the increase is intended to keep compensation competitive and retain experienced leadership.
