Des Moines city leaders voted 5-2 to approve retention bonuses and longevity pay for the city manager, city attorney, and city clerk. The city manager will receive a retention bonus of nearly $22,000, while the city attorney and city clerk will each receive $17,000.
Concerns and Support
Council member Josh Mandelbaum raised concerns about the decision, citing the city’s $12 million budget shortfall for the coming years and saying more discussion was needed. Supporters argued that the city’s top administrative roles are critical and that competitive pay helps with retention and avoids costly turnover and recruitment.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
