Council approves 2% salary increase for city manager

The Sierra Vista City Council approved Resolution 2025-086, an addendum to the city manager's contract, increasing the city manager's salary by 2% at the Oct. 23 meeting.

Council member Mark Rodriguez moved approval of Resolution 2025-086; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote with no roll-call tally provided on the record. Human Resources Director Kenny Downing presented the addendum and said the increase would raise the salary from $197,032.12 to $200,972.76 and be effective the next available pay period beginning Nov. 3, 2025.

Several council members offered public praise for the city manager's performance and experience during the discussion period. Mayor Pro Tem Flowers said market data informed the recommendation and that the manager had earned the increase based on performance. The formal vote was recorded as passed by voice vote; the transcript did not include an itemized roll-call tally.

No amendments to the addendum were proposed during the meeting. Staff did not present any separate budget amendment at the time of the vote; council discussion referenced market data and experience as supporting justification for the addendum.