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Beaumont council authorizes employment agreement for Christopher Boatman as city manager at $320,000 annual salary
Summary
The council approved an employment agreement appointing Christopher Boatman as Beaumont city manager, effective May 11, 2026, with an initial gross salary of $320,000 and benefits including CalPERS participation and a cafeteria allotment; Boatman is scheduled to be sworn in at the May 5 meeting.
The Beaumont City Council authorized an employment agreement with Christopher Boatman appointing him as the city manager, effective May 11, 2026, with an initial gross salary of $320,000 per year.
Staff (Miss Mendoza) summarized the contract terms: Boatman holds a master’s degree in public administration with nearly 20 years in local government. The agreement includes retirement benefits consistent with CalPERS classic membership at the city’s current formula, a city‑paid contribution to a 457 deferred‑compensation account equal to 4% of base salary, and an annual cafeteria allotment not to exceed $22,980. Leave accruals in the contract include an annual allotment of 200 hours of vacation (with a 40‑hour initial deposit), 96 hours of sick leave annually, 80 hours of executive leave (with an initial 40 hours), and 14 paid holidays.
Other benefits include a monthly vehicle allowance or vehicle in lieu, a cell phone allowance, professional development funding and city‑paid professional dues. Staff said the remainder of the fiscal‑year cost will be paid from the general fund using personnel savings from vacant positions.
Council voted to authorize the agreement by roll call (Council member Laura yes; Council member Finn yes; Council member Martinez yes; Mayor Pro Tim White yes; Mayor Voit yes). Staff indicated Boatman could not attend the meeting because he was finishing commitments in his current position; council expects to swear him in during the May 5 meeting.
Why it matters: appointing a permanent city manager establishes leadership for the city as it moves forward with capital projects, contracts and departmental transitions. The contract’s compensation and benefit package and the funding approach were presented as consistent with comparable municipal arrangements.
What’s next: the mayor will execute the agreement and staff will implement payroll and benefit setup; Boatman is expected to be sworn in at the May 5 meeting.
