Council approves 10% temporary pay increase for Library Director amid staffing gaps

Jul 21, 2026

The council approved a 10% temporary additional compensation for Library Director Jody Meza to cover added administrative duties while the city manager post is vacant; the pay bump is prospective, reviewed monthly, and not reportable to CalPERS, and was estimated at roughly $750–$800 per month.

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Interim City Manager Justin Chaney presented an agreement to provide Library Director Jody Meza a temporary 10% increase in monthly compensation while she performs added general administrative duties during the city manager vacancy. Chaney said the increase is prospective, will be reviewed monthly, and will end once a permanent City Manager is hired.

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