Hampton returns to Turlock City Hall Former police chief, city manager appointed by Council as acting executive Gary Hampton will be reprising his role as Turlock City Manager, following the City Council’s decision to appointment him to the position in an acting role starting Jan. 13. (Journal file photo).
Gary Hampton has returned to the City of Turlock to serve in an executive leadership position for the third time, following City Council action to appoint him acting city manager while the current city manager is under investigation.
The Turlock City Council voted in closed session on Tuesday 4-1 with Councilmember Nicole Larson opposing to appoint Hampton acting city manager effective Wednesday. The City Clerk reported the appointment of Hampton at a Step 1 salary level, which is defined on the City’s website as an annual salary of $195,696.