City Pays Top Leaders to Stay | Des Moines News

Des Moines just handed its top city leaders a hefty financial boost—city manager gets nearly $22K, attorney and clerk each get $17K—to keep them on the job. With a 5-2 vote, officials argue competitive pay prevents costly turnover and keeps critical roles stable. Exact payout timing is still being worked out, but this move signals a serious investment in leadership continuity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aeac471172ce9f32