Summary
The council approved a raise for City Manager Micah Runner to $338,352 plus a $15,900 bonus, with one resident publicly tying pay raises to contract overruns. A councilmember joked he should have to live in the city to qualify for the next raise.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adds about $20,352 to the city manager's base salary plus a $15,900 one-time incentive, from the General Fund.
City Manager Micah Runner and his household.
Resident Helen Whalen Bashaw questioned executive pay raises alongside rising contract costs, though no direct harm was identified.
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City Council - Oct 19, 2026
The council approved a raise for City Manager Micah Runner to $338,352 plus a $15,900 bonus, with one resident publicly tying pay raises to contract overruns. A councilmember joked he should have to live in the city to qualify for the next raise.
City Council - Sep 29, 2026
The council reviewed how City Manager Micah Runner, who runs the city's day-to-day operations, performed in 2026. The verdict was positive — 'dynamic and impactful' — signaling continuity in city leadership.
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