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Tracy council approves 5% merit increase for city manager, schedules next evaluation for Sept. 2026
Summary
After a performance review, council approved a 5% merit raise for City Manager Midori Lightwert effective Dec. 14, 2025, and amended the employment agreement to set the next performance evaluation for September 2026; one councilmember opposed the 5% increase citing budget constraints.
The council amended the at‑will employment agreement with City Manager Midori Lightwert to reflect a 5% merit increase effective December 14, 2025, and clarified the timing of the next performance review.
Human Resources Director Kimberly Murdock said the council’s performance evaluation found the city manager’s performance met satisfactory requirements and recommended a 5% merit increase. The amendment raises the biweekly salary from $13,015.63 to $13,666.41 effective 12/14/2025 and adjusts the contract language so the next evaluation begins in September 2026. Council discussion included public recognition of the city manager’s work; one councilmember said she could not support a 5% increase due to budget constraints but praised the manager’s performance.
The motion passed on a roll call with a majority of affirmative votes; the city manager thanked the council for their support.
