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Council grants city manager 3% raise and week of executive leave; directs staff on ride‑sharing and crosswalk engineering
Summary
Councilors approved a 3% salary increase and one week of executive leave for the city manager, authorized staff to investigate ride‑sharing operations, and supported additional crosswalk engineering tied to the T Bone and Trail project and tribal contributions.
Port Townsend councilors approved a personnel package for the city manager that includes a 3% salary increase and one week of executive leave, and they directed staff to pursue follow‑up items including a ride‑sharing feasibility review and crosswalk engineering for trail connections.
Following an executive session conducted under RCW 42.30.110 to discuss public‑employee performance, a councilor moved to grant the city manager a 3% raise and one week of executive leave with limits on carryover; the motion passed on a voice vote. Council members discussed the importance of consistent staff compensation and an upcoming salary study.
Separately, the council supported developing additional crosswalk markings and engineering studies to connect trails and improve safety, acknowledging tribal contributions that help fund engineering for several priority locations. Councilors also voted to direct the city manager and staff to investigate what would be required to allow ride‑sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate in Port Townsend and to report back to the council; no firm deadline was set.
The motions were procedural directions to staff and do not create new policy beyond directing analysis and implementation planning. Staff will return to council with findings and recommended next steps as those inquiries progress.
