Heber City Council just doubled down on the city manager’s contract, ignoring a loud crowd of residents who wanted a change. It’s a classic case of local government doing what they want while the community feels left out of the loop.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before.
The contract renewal maintains the current base salary of $214,338.14, meaning there is no immediate increase in fiscal impact.
The City Manager receives continued job security and benefits.
Some residents feel the taxpayers are harmed by the high cost and lack of parity with other city staff.
Residents expressed frustration that the City Manager's contract includes unique protections and benefits not available to other city staff, questioning the fiscal impact on taxpayers.