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Allen County OKs temporary salary to recruit IT director ahead of June retirement

Allen County Council · January 7, 2026
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Director of Technology Ed Steenman notified the council he plans to retire in June; council approved a temporary training salary ordinance of $65,027 to recruit and onboard his successor.

Ed Steenman, Director of Technology, told the council he plans to retire at the end of June and requested a temporary training salary ordinance so the county can recruit and compensate his successor. Council approved the request Jan. 7; the action authorizes $65,027 to cover salary and benefits through June 2026 for the incoming director.

Steenman said the county has interviewed candidates and will make an offer once the ordinance is approved. Councilmember Tom Harris moved the temporary training salary ordinance and members approved it without opposition.