Bay City News
The Stockton City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution to extend City Manager Harry Black’s employment contract and increase his salary.
Black was appointed to his position in January 2020 following his time as the finance director for the city of Baltimore and his role as city manager of the city of Cincinnati.
Prior to the vote, Councilmember Michele Padilla said Black had put the city in a strong financial position, but despite his success she could not support the magnitude of his salary increase.
The motion was ultimately passed 6-1 with Padilla dissenting.
Black’s annual salary previously was $322,285 and will now be increased to $348,068.
During public comment, various community members and leaders took the podium to express their support of Black’s contract agreement and pointed out the achievements of the city manager thus far.
Kristen Spracher-Birtwhistle, CEO of United Way of San Joaquin County, said Black had directed close to $30 million to many diverse nonprofits across the city in support of their missions.