2023 Power 50: Eric Batista
In the second largest city in New England, the city manager is the municipality’s CEO, more powerful than the mayor. He oversees a $778-million budget and almost 8,000 employees.
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In the second largest city in New England, the city manager is the municipality’s CEO, more powerful than the mayor. He oversees a $778-million budget and almost 8,000 employees.
City lawyer says City council is 'legally obligated' to approve police body camera stipend.
“I’ve listened to my employees, I’ve listened to the council, I’ve listened to the public and tried to come up with an...answer that I felt was in the best interest of the city,” Batista said.
The union is looking for, among other things, higher wages, higher step raises for veteran educators, and guaranteeing all teachers at all grade levels have one prep period per day.
Worcester's city manager is recommending the council approve a salary ordinance amendment allowing for a $1,300 stipend after completing a collective bargaining agreement with the union.