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South Lake Tahoe council unanimously extends City Manager Joseph Irvin’s contract through 2032
Summary
The City Council voted unanimously Sept. 9 to approve a six‑year extension of City Manager Joseph Irvin’s employment agreement, keeping his base salary and moving annual performance reviews to once a year. The extension passed after brief public comment and council discussion.
The South Lake Tahoe City Council unanimously approved an amended and restated employment agreement extending City Manager Joseph Irvin’s term through April 14, 2032.
City Attorney Heather Straud presented the proposed amendments, saying the restated agreement removes outdated provisions and changes the performance‑evaluation schedule from every six months to once per year. Straud said the manager’s current base salary remains $222,397 per year with the scheduled cost‑of‑living adjustments already in place.
One member of the public, Ed Moser, spoke during public comment to oppose a six‑year extension and to criticize the previous hiring process; councilmembers who supported the extension cited Irvin’s leadership through major events and projects as justification. A motion to approve the resolution was made, seconded and carried unanimously.
Irvin thanked the council, saying he viewed it as a privilege to serve the city and pledged to continue implementing council policy and supporting staff.
What happens next: The extended agreement was executed following the vote. Per Straud’s presentation, the city will apply the revised evaluation schedule going forward.
Speakers (selected): City Attorney Heather Straud; City Manager Joseph Irvin; public commenter Ed Moser. Provenance: topicintro SEG 629; topfinish SEG 807.
