Sterling Heights city council approves $38K raise for city manager
The Sterling Heights City Council approved a contract Tuesday for City Manager Mark Vanderpool that raises his pay nearly $38,000. The hike of $37,950, from $165,000 to $202,950, puts Vanderpool on par with counterparts in similarly sized communities in Michigan, the mayor and some council members said. They called him a visionary administrator who strengthened the city, attracting businesses and steering major developments. "It's long overdue and I strongly believe that we are getting more than good value from Mark Vanderpool," Mayor Michael Taylor said before the 4-3 vote. "… It's th...
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