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Santa Fe council ratifies mayoral employment agreements after months‑long salary debate
Summary
The council ratified employment agreements for the mayor’s appointees — city attorney Marcos D. Martinez and city clerk Geraldine F. Cardinos — after extended public and council scrutiny over pay increases, transparency and whether employment contracts should come before the governing body.
The Santa Fe governing body ratified two employment agreements on April 7, approving the city attorney and city clerk appointments with terms through December 31, 2029. The votes followed extended council discussion and public questions about how the salaries were set and whether the council should routinely ratify or review such contracts.
Councilors probed compensation levels and process. Several asked staff to provide comparative salary data and documentation showing how the new figures were determined. Councilor Jamie Casset…
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