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Monterey council unanimously appoints Dante Hall as city manager, approves contract

Monterey City Council · February 9, 2026
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The Monterey City Council voted unanimously Feb. 3 to appoint Dante Hall as the city's next city manager and approved an employment contract that discloses a $320,000 base salary plus a $15,000 relocation stipend and other compensation components; the council emphasized a competitive search and pledged continued oversight.

The Monterey City Council voted unanimously Feb. 3 to appoint Dante Hall as the city's next city manager, approving an employment contract disclosed in open session.

The council authorized a contract that staff described as providing a base salary of $320,000 and a $15,000 relocation stipend; staff said the first-year compensation would amount to approximately $410,461 (prorated) under the contract terms. Chrissy, the staff presenter, said Hall's start date is anticipated in April after a nationwide recruitment the city described as rigorous.

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