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Atlantic Beach confirms Kevin Hogancamp as city manager in 4–1 vote
Summary
The City Commission approved an employment agreement for Kevin Hogancamp on June 22, 2026, by a 4–1 roll-call vote. Debate centered on pay, prior housing allowances embedded in former contracts, and the budget outlook; Hogancamp pledged to prioritize communication and staff organization.
Kevin Hogancamp was confirmed as Atlantic Beach city manager after the City Commission approved Resolution 26‑81 on June 22 by a 4–1 roll-call vote.
The agreement specifies an annual salary of $230,000 and a 10% retirement contribution as part of the compensation and benefits package discussed during the meeting. Mayor Ford said he and Hogancamp negotiated to reduce embedded inducement components from past contracts and described the package as a compromise the commission should consider on its merits.
Hogancamp addressed the commission before the vote, thanking the commission for the opportunity and promising to emphasize communication and organizational stability. “I’m really, really grateful for your trust and confidence,” he said, adding that he intended to propose organizational changes—including possible deputy or assistant roles—only with commission approval.
Opposition focused mostly on compensation and precedent. Commissioner Grant said the proposed package represented a steep increase over the pre‑interim salary and opposed the agreement. “I don’t know how we can justify a $71,000 increase,” Grant said during debate, citing concerns about budget pressures and the optics of a large step up in pay during a constrained fiscal period.
Supporters argued that competitive compensation and a stable leadership package help retain managers and reduce costly turnover. Commissioners who voted in favor noted comparisons to neighboring municipalities and said the benefits package (including retirement) reflected market conditions for coastal Florida municipalities.
The commission instructed staff and the manager to address backfill for duties Hogancamp previously performed, noting that any new deputy or assistant positions would return to the commission as part of the budget process.
Next steps: the agreement takes effect as stipulated in the adopted resolution and the commission will address organizational and budget items during the upcoming budget workshops.
