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Sabbatical Shortened, Raise Approved | Concord News
Concord City Manager Tom Aspell got his annual review—satisfactory—and a 2.5% raise, but his dream three-month sabbatical was slashed to just six weeks. Council debate raged: some called his pay package generous, citing past financial moves and tree-cutting decisions, while others defended his long tenure and leadership through tough economic times. The sabbatical fight turned heated, with some insisting it was a contractual right he deserved, and others fearing operational gaps. In the end, the rating passed 13-1, the raise 10-4, and the shortened sabbatical won—but with lingering worries…
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