Council questions unapproved comptroller pay and bonus

Aug 14, 2026

A council member raised concerns that a new comptroller received an unapproved $7,000 bonus and a pay‑grade increase; the mayor said he had no immediate information and would review the personnel agenda and report back.

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During new business a council member said records indicated the finance department’s new comptroller received a $7,000 bonus and a salary increase (noted as a move from grade 53 to 60) that had not been approved by the council. The member said the payment and salary action appeared on or around Aug. 4 and asked the mayor to explain.

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