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Port Richey moves to hire Don King as city manager; council approves terms and transition plan
Summary
Council negotiated and signaled support for hiring Don King as the next city manager (start Jan. 5, 2026) with a compensation package that offsets pension and health costs by offering housing and vehicle allowances; interim manager Andrew Butterfield will be extended to provide turnover support.
Port Richey — The Port Richey City Council concluded Nov. 25 that Don King will become the city’s next manager, with a negotiated agreement that trades certain employer benefit costs for taxable allowances and a housing stipend. Council members instructed staff to finalize contract language and scheduled formal consideration on the Dec. 9 agenda.
Under the terms presented, King would begin Jan. 5, 2026, with a three‑year employment agreement. The package presented to council included a base salary of $150,000 plus a housing allowance of $1,650 per month and a $600 monthly vehicle allowance. King agreed to…
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