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Salinas council approves $15,000 midterm pay increase for city manager

Salinas City Council · December 15, 2025
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Summary

The council approved an amendment raising City Manager Rene Mendez’s annual pay from $300,000 to $315,000 effective Dec. 22; the measure passed after a closed-session review with one no vote from Councilmember Sandoval.

The Salinas City Council on Dec. 9 approved a resolution amending the city manager’s employment agreement to raise annual compensation from $300,000 to $315,000 effective…

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