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Donald council approves 15% interim wage increase for staff after city manager departs
Summary
The City Council voted 7-0 on June 16 to grant all city staff a 15% wage increase during the interim period following City Manager Eric Underwood’s departure; Public Works Director Alonso Limones will lead operations in the interim.
The Donald City Council unanimously approved a 15% wage increase for all city staff during the interim period after City Manager Eric Underwood leaves his position. Public Works Director Alonso Limones is expected to lead the staff team while the council conducts the city manager recruitment.
Underwood had proposed that staff continue operating as a team rather than hiring an interim manager and initially requested a 10% wage increase; councilors discussed higher amounts and adopted a 15% increase as a compromise. The motion to approve the 15% increase was made by Councilor Richard Wright and seconded by Councilor Michael Coffman; the vote was recorded as 7-0-0.
Why it matters: the raise is a temporary, across-the-board increase intended to compensate staff for added interim responsibilities and to maintain continuity in city operations during the leadership transition. The council did not specify a sunset date beyond “until a new City Manager begins working.”
What’s next: the council will proceed with recruitment and implement payroll adjustments for the interim period; a precise effective date and payroll mechanics were not specified at the meeting.
