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Council adopts 7.84% increase for town manager for 2025–26, 3% for 2026–27

5841191 · September 3, 2025

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Summary

The council adopted Resolution 37‑2025 approving a salary increase for the town manager: salary raised to $269,329 for fiscal year 2025–26 (a 7.84% increase) and to $277,409 for 2026–27 (3% increase); one council member abstained.

The Corte Madera Town Council on Sept. 2 adopted Resolution 37‑2025 approving a salary increase for Town Manager Adam Wolf. Under the resolution the town manager’s base salary will increase to $269,329 in fiscal year 2025–26 (a 7.84% increase) and to $277,409 in fiscal year 2026–27 (an additional 3% increase). Benefits were unchanged.

Town Attorney Amy Ackerman summarized the manager’s employment agreement (approved Dec. 6, 2022) and explained that annual cost‑of‑living increases and periodic evaluations are provided for in the contract. The council said it completed an evaluation of the town manager for the relevant period and determined the salary increase appropriate to align the manager’s pay with comparable Marin County city managers.

Council member votes on the item were: Andrews — yes; Beckman — yes; Casiza — abstain; Vice Mayor Thomas — yes; Mayor Rovasio — yes. The motion carried with one abstention. No changes to benefits were proposed.