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San Bernardino council appoints Eric Levitt as permanent city manager, approves contract
Summary
The San Bernardino City Council voted 7–1 on June 4 to appoint Eric Levitt as permanent city manager. The contract sets a $333,000 base salary, $12,000 deferred-compensation contribution, a $6,000 moving allowance, monthly vehicle allowance and severance equal to nine months’ pay; Levitt is scheduled to start Aug. 4, 2025.
The San Bernardino City Council on June 4 appointed Eric Levitt as the city’s next permanent city manager, approving an employment agreement by a 7–1 vote. Council member Kim Canas moved the appointment; Council member Theodore Sanchez seconded. Council member Ortiz cast the lone no vote.
The council took the action after a closed-session selection process. The employment agreement sets a base salary of $333,000 and an annual deferred-compensation contribution of $12,000. Additional contract provisions disclosed at the meeting include a $6,000 moving allowance, a $775 monthly vehicle allowance, an initial leave accrual package (including 120 hours of vacation and 80 hours each of sick and administrative…
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