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Kings Mountain Council approves 2% raise for City Manager after closed session
Summary
After a closed session May 12, 2026, the City Council approved a 2% increase to City Manager Todd Carpenter's salary, effective retroactively to April 13, 2026; the vote was 6-1 with Councilmember Scott Neisler dissenting.
Following a closed session under N.C.G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) to consider performance of a public officer or employee, the Kings Mountain City Council reconvened May 12 and approved a 2% increase to City Manager Todd Carpenter's current salary, retroactive to April 13, 2026. Councilmember Heather Lemmond moved the action; Councilmember Shearra Miller seconded. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmember Scott Neisler recording the lone dissent.
The minutes record the action as approval of the raise based on the City Manager's performance evaluation; no additional salary figures or budget adjustments were included in the public minutes. The council adjourned the special meeting at 8:22 p.m.
