COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Recent raises for a couple of Coldwater’s top city officials brings them in line to those in communities of similar size.
The Coldwater City Council this week unanimously approved 4% pay raises for City Manager Keith Baker and City Attorney Amanda O’Boyle for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, bringing their respective annual salaries to $156,395.
The pay increase followed, closed session for employee evaluations at Monday’s council meeting.
Officials emphasized that the pay increases are essential for keeping the cities executive compensation competitive with those communities comparable to Coldwater.
Public financial records confirm that Coldwater’s newly adjusted salaries align closely with compensation rates in nearby communities, Marshall’s city manager was paid $141,001 as far back as 2023.
Meanwhile, the part-time city manager in Hillsdale earns a base of $90,360, but pulls in a total combined salary of $225,902 by simultaneously handling utilities director duties.
Council member Jeff Budd said during the meeting that while the council has outlined preliminary raises of 3.5% for 2027 and 3% for 2028, those future payouts remain strictly contingent upon upcoming annual performance reviews.
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