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Council Votes to Raise Top Officials' Pay | Des Moines News
Des Moines City Council just approved hefty pay raises for top officials — city manager Scott Sanders now earns $337,563, while city attorney Jeffrey Lester and city clerk Laura Baumgartner get $264,472 and $151,528 respectively — sparking heated debate after a 5-2 vote. Opponents, Council Members Rob Barron and Josh Mandelbaum, slammed the move, warning of looming budget deficits and potential job losses, calling bonuses like the city manager’s 6.5% retention pay “excessive” in tough times. Supporters countered that top salaries are essential to attract and retain critical, experienced…
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