Council approves 5% merit raise for City Manager Annette Spicard

The Sedona City Council approved a 5% merit increase to City Manager Annette Spicard’s salary following an executive session on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The motion, made immediately after the council returned to open session, was adopted unanimously by members present.

City Manager Annette Spicard’s annual evaluation was the subject of a closed executive session earlier in the meeting. The presiding official told the record the session would be held to “discuss and consult regarding personnel matters specifically to discuss city manager Annette Spicard’s annual evaluation,” citing the executive-session law read into the record.

After the council reconvened, a council member moved “I move to increase the city's manager's salary with a merit increase of 5% effective 04/08/2026.” The presiding official seconded the motion. When the presiding official called for the vote the response was “Aye,” and the presiding official stated the vote was unanimous among members present.

The record shows one member, Councilor Kinsella, was excused at roll call; other members were present or joining remotely. The council did not discuss further implementation details on the public record. The meeting adjourned shortly after the vote and was announced to resume at 3:45 p.m.

The council cited the executive-session authority in the record; the meeting did not disclose details of discussions that took place in the closed session. No additional public deliberations or alternate motions on the city manager’s compensation were recorded in the open session.