Summary
The commission fixed a pay-compression problem created when the city added an assistant city manager position, raising Manny Gomez's retention incentive from 5% to 10% and adding a $7,500 clothing allowance.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises the city manager's overall compensation through a doubled retention incentive and a new $7,500 annual allowance.
City Manager Manny Gomez and, indirectly, city employees whose pay structure stays consistent.
No groups negatively affected
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City Commission - Jun 15, 2026
The commission fixed a pay-compression problem created when the city added an assistant city manager position, raising Manny Gomez's retention incentive from 5% to 10% and adding a $7,500 clothing allowance.
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