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Council approves merit increases and contract extensions for city manager and city attorney
Newton City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
Following closed session, Newton City Council approved a 2.5% merit increase and a contract extension for City Manager Sean Hovis (through 2028) with revised severance distribution, and a 2.5% raise and additional credited service time for City Attorney John Cilley.
After meeting in closed session under N.C.G.S. 143‑318.11(6) to discuss contracts, the Newton City Council returned to open session and approved personnel contract actions for the city manager and city attorney.
Mayor Jerry Hodge…
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