Council approves contested pay increase for city manager after debate
Jun 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
After extended discussion about competitiveness and future hiring, the Manchester City Council approved a city manager pay increase (council debated 6% vs. 7.4%); the motion for a 7.4% raise passed by majority. Several councilors argued the raise is necessary for future recruitment and retention.
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Manchester — The City Council approved a raise for City Manager Tim Deck after extended debate over the size of the increase and its implications for future hiring and the city’s wage structure.
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