Council appoints Doug Schulze as city manager and Heidi Skinner as city attorney; both appointments approved unanimously

The National City Council unanimously approved two executive appointments on June 16.

Doug Schulze was appointed city manager effective June 17, 2026, under a three‑year employment agreement with an initial annual salary of $300,000 and standard executive benefits including a $1,200 monthly cafeteria health benefit and enrollment in the Public Employees' Retirement System. The contract includes an automatic renewal provision and an option for a six‑month lease of a city‑owned Kimball House apartment if desired.

Heidi Skinner was appointed city attorney, in a three‑year agreement effective June 17, 2026, with an initial annual salary of $265,000 and a cafeteria benefit of $1,200 per month; the agreement also provides annual CPI‑based salary consideration beginning January 1, 2027 and other executive benefits.

Both appointments followed a public comment period in which union representatives and several community members spoke in support of steady leadership and continuity. Jeremy Day, president of the National City Firefighters, welcomed a permanent city manager and urged that stability be used to address the structural budget deficit and staffing priorities.

After public remarks and brief council discussion, motions to adopt the resolutions and authorize the mayor to execute the agreements carried unanimously.

Sources: City staff oral summaries of employment agreements; public comments; council roll call and votes.