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Needles council approves 3% salary increase for city manager after heated public comment; mayor breaks tie
City Council; Needles Public Utility Authority; Board of Public Utilities (joint session) · December 17, 2025
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Summary
The council approved Resolution 2025-46, amending the city manager’s employment agreement to set an annual salary of $223,510 (3% increase), following public opposition citing local poverty; the vote was tied and the mayor cast the deciding vote.
The City Council on Nov. 12 approved the second amendment to the City Manager employment agreement, setting Patrick Martinez’s salary at $223,510 effective Nov. 12, 2025 — a 3% increase the council characterized as a cost-of-living adjustment.
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