{"id":15224,"date":"2025-05-29T13:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?p=15224"},"modified":"2025-05-29T13:45:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T17:45:00","slug":"milford-city-council-approves-city-manager-contract-despite-split-vote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/milford-city-council-approves-city-manager-contract-despite-split-vote\/","title":{"rendered":"MILFORD CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CITY MANAGER CONTRACT DESPITE SPLIT VOTE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Milford, DE<\/strong> — Milford’s City Council has approved a contract for its incoming city manager, moving forward with a compensation package that stirred public concern and exposed division among council members. The deal includes a $195,000 annual salary, $22,500 in reimbursable moving expenses, a $500 monthly travel stipend, and a $1 million life insurance policy. According to city officials, the insurance amount significantly exceeds the city’s usual standard of twice the employee’s salary. The contract was approved with four votes in favor, three against, and one abstention. City officials have not released the manager’s name but confirmed the candidate is relocating from out of state and has 30 years of experience. The start date is set for August 4.
The compensation drew criticism from some residents who questioned whether such spending was appropriate for a local government role. The original salary offer was $180,000. Residents raised concerns that funds might be better directed toward other community needs. Others defended the pay, arguing that a city on the rise requires seasoned leadership to sustain and guide future growth. Despite the debate, the council’s vote locks in the hire. The incoming city manager will step into a role with high expectations as Milford continues to expand and evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Milford, DE — Milford’s City Council has approved a contract for its incoming city manager, moving forward with a compensation package that stirred public concern and exposed division among council members. The deal includes a $195,000 annual salary, $22,500 in reimbursable moving expenses, a $500 monthly travel stipend, and a $1 million life insurance policy. 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