Charlotte City Council Approves 2.5% Pay Raise for City Manager
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What happened
Charlotte City Council approved a 2.5% pay raise for City Manager Marcus Jones in a closed session on October 13, 2026. The raise, which was approved in August, increases his base salary by more than $12,000. The new salary is approximately $511,690.
From wsoctv.com
Why it matters
The approved salary increase represents an added municipal operating cost for Charlotte. Furthermore, attorneys have previously stated that private votes on pay raises may violate the state’s open meeting laws.
From wsoctv.com
Who's involved
- CharlotteThe city where the council operates and the manager is employed
- Marcus JonesThe City Manager who received the approved salary increase
- city councilThe legislative body that approved the pay raise
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The entities involved
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Charlotte
city in and county seat of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
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Marcus Jones
American baseball player
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