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Tehama County hires public works director at $232,601 amid public concern over pay and budget
Summary
After a yearlong recruitment, the Tehama County Board approved an employment agreement for Dan Newton as public works director with an initial annual salary of $232,601 and license‑based incentives; public commenters questioned the cost and sustainability while staff said the position is needed to retain funding and capacity.
The Tehama County Board of Supervisors on April 28 approved an employment agreement with Dan Newton to serve as the county’s director of public works, setting an annual salary of $232,601 for fiscal year 2026–27 and contract terms through June 2030.
A staff presenter summarized recruitment efforts and the proposed agreement, which includes a $1,000 per month road‑commissioner stipend (for holding a valid professional engineering license), incentives tied to obtaining a professional land surveyor license (a 5% increase if obtained within the first year and an additional 5% after one year possessing the…
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