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Milpitas names Willie A. Hopkins Jr. as permanent city manager; council discloses salary and benefits

Milpitas City Council · May 19, 2026
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Summary

The Milpitas City Council unanimously appointed Willie A. Hopkins Jr. as city manager and authorized the mayor to sign an employment agreement; City Attorney disclosed an annual salary of $350,000 and benefits valued at $166,027 as required by law.

Milpitas — The Milpitas City Council voted unanimously to appoint Willie A. Hopkins Jr. as the city’s permanent city manager and authorized the mayor to execute an employment agreement.

City Attorney Christian Curtis made the required oral disclosure under Government Code section 54953 of the contract terms before the vote, stating an annual salary of $350,000 and additional benefits valued at $166,027. The council then adopted the resolution to appoint Hopkins and empowered the mayor and city attorney to carry out necessary steps to effectuate the appointment.

Council members offered public thanks to Acting City Manager Jared (Matt/Mack) Cano and city staff for their work during the transition and welcomed Hopkins. The appointment becomes effective under the terms of the adopted employment agreement.

Next steps: The mayor executes the employment agreement and staff will complete personnel onboarding steps per the adopted resolution.