City Manager defends evaluation-based raises; two chiefs received double-digit increases
Nov 17, 2025
City Manager Kyle Lovell described an evaluation process tied to performance and market comparisons that produced raises of 11% and 12% for two department chiefs, with other tiers receiving roughly 7%, 4%, or none.
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City Manager Kyle Lovell said raises were determined by combining performance ratings—Exceptional, Proficient, Needs Improvement, Unacceptable—and market research. Two department chiefs rated "Exceptional" received 11% and 12% increases; other tiers received roughly 7%, 4%, or none.
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