Ishpeming council extends city manager's contract despite split vote
Jun 17, 2026
After public comment and a divided council discussion, the Ishpeming City Council approved a five-year extension and severance provision for the city manager by roll call (3-2). Several councilmembers and residents criticized the severance terms as excessive.
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The Ishpeming City Council on June 17 approved an amendment extending the city manager's employment agreement to five years and adding severance language that opponents described as unusually generous. The motion passed in a roll-call vote: Mayor Pat Scammon No; Councilmember Brett Argo No; Councilmember Jason Chapman Yes; Councilmember Claudia Demarest Yes; Councilmember Kurt Kinnucan Yes.
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