Coconut Creek commission agrees to 5% raise for City Manager Sheila Rose after annual review
June 11, 2026 | Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida
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City Manager Sheila Rose delivered a 23-minute annual performance review on June 11, highlighting grant awards, Main Street development momentum, progress on fire station 113, the police department design scope, and new initiatives in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. After the presentation, the Coconut Creek City Commission discussed Rose’s leadership and compensation and reached consensus to approve a 5% salary increase with no bonus.
Rose opened by saying it had “been a delight to serve you this year,” and listed accomplishments ranging from outside grant funding for a fiber-optic loop and child-safety grants to progress on Main Street and construction at fire station 113. She emphasized community engagement, staff development and long-term planning amid uncertainty about proposed property-tax changes.
Commissioners praised what they described as improved organizational culture and stronger regional reputation. “Are there good things, bad? Of course there is. But … you make all of our lives easier in your responsiveness,” Commissioner Ryell said during comments supporting a full 5% salary increase. Several commissioners said they valued Rose’s success securing grants and advancing projects that save taxpayer dollars.
The commission discussed the city manager contract’s review language and two compensation prongs available under the annual evaluation: a salary increase (up to 5%) and an optional bonus (up to 5%). Rose told the commission she preferred a salary increase rather than a two-part raise/bonus approach, citing possible near-term budget pressures. She also said she would “respectfully decline the bonus” if the commission opted for salary only.
Mayor Wasserman put forward a proposal for a 5% salary increase and zero bonus. Commissioners recorded what the chair described as a 4–1 statement vote in support of the 5% raise; the commission then adjourned. The meeting record does not show a formal roll-call vote with individual yes/no entries in the transcript provided.
The raise takes effect under the terms of the city manager’s contract; the transcript references the contract and its review clause during the discussion but does not include additional implementation details such as effective date or payroll timing. Commissioners repeatedly noted that future compensation decisions could be revisited if broader salary reductions become necessary due to changes in property-tax law or other budgetary pressures.
The commission’s action follows Rose’s summary of organizational priorities including continued work on Main Street, parks and mobility improvements, accreditation steps for fire rescue, a phased police department design, and ongoing investments in AI and cybersecurity.
The commission adjourned after confirming the consensus on the salary increase.
Rose opened by saying it had “been a delight to serve you this year,” and listed accomplishments ranging from outside grant funding for a fiber-optic loop and child-safety grants to progress on Main Street and construction at fire station 113. She emphasized community engagement, staff development and long-term planning amid uncertainty about proposed property-tax changes.
Commissioners praised what they described as improved organizational culture and stronger regional reputation. “Are there good things, bad? Of course there is. But … you make all of our lives easier in your responsiveness,” Commissioner Ryell said during comments supporting a full 5% salary increase. Several commissioners said they valued Rose’s success securing grants and advancing projects that save taxpayer dollars.
The commission discussed the city manager contract’s review language and two compensation prongs available under the annual evaluation: a salary increase (up to 5%) and an optional bonus (up to 5%). Rose told the commission she preferred a salary increase rather than a two-part raise/bonus approach, citing possible near-term budget pressures. She also said she would “respectfully decline the bonus” if the commission opted for salary only.
Mayor Wasserman put forward a proposal for a 5% salary increase and zero bonus. Commissioners recorded what the chair described as a 4–1 statement vote in support of the 5% raise; the commission then adjourned. The meeting record does not show a formal roll-call vote with individual yes/no entries in the transcript provided.
The raise takes effect under the terms of the city manager’s contract; the transcript references the contract and its review clause during the discussion but does not include additional implementation details such as effective date or payroll timing. Commissioners repeatedly noted that future compensation decisions could be revisited if broader salary reductions become necessary due to changes in property-tax law or other budgetary pressures.
The commission’s action follows Rose’s summary of organizational priorities including continued work on Main Street, parks and mobility improvements, accreditation steps for fire rescue, a phased police department design, and ongoing investments in AI and cybersecurity.
The commission adjourned after confirming the consensus on the salary increase.
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