Antioch Council hires controversial new city manager on split vote ...
Torres-Walker then moved approval of appointing Bessie M. Scott as city manager with a Step B salary of $263,880 annually and moving expenses of up to $20,000, seconded by Wilson. The motion passed 3-2.
Antioch City Council Hires City Manager in Split 3-2 Vote
Aug 28, 2024 · On Tuesday, after much controversy and heated exchanges, the Antioch City Council agreed to hire Bessie Marie Scott as its next city manager. Scott will receive a 2-year contract at $263,888k per year, along with $20k in moving expenses.
City of Antioch Set to Hire Next City Manager - Contra Costa News
Aug 24, 2024 · On Tuesday, the Antioch City Council will look to appoint Bessie Marie Scott as its next city manager with a 2-year contract. The move comes after the city has played musical chairs with the city manager position since the retirement of Ron Bernal in 2021—Cornelius Johnson, Ana Cortez, Forrest Ebbs and Kwame Reed have all served as city manager.
Antioch Council to vote on hiring new city manager with history of ...
City Manager Candidate Bessie Marie Scott. According to the city staff report for the agenda item, #9, the council’s candidate of choice for city manager is Bessie M. Scott who has not previously worked as a city manager or assistant city manager for any other city.
Antioch appoints new city manager from Seattle - The Mercury News
Aug 28, 2024 · Bessie M. Scott, who most recently has worked for the city of Seattle, will take over responsibilities from Acting City Manager Kwame Reed, who was appointed in June 2023.
Antioch hires former interim chief to take over for retiring chief
2 days ago · City Manager Bessie Marie Scott said in a statement that she has confidence in Vigil’s leadership. “Chief Vigil has dedicated his life to serving the residents of Antioch,” Scott said.
Bessie Marie Scott Archives - Contra Costa News
On Tuesday, after much controversy and heated exchanges, the Antioch City Council agreed to hire Bessie Marie Scott as its next city manager. Scott will receive a 2-year contract at …
Antioch Set to Hire its Fifth City Manager in Three Years
The Antioch City Council is expected to hire Seattle’s Deputy Inspector General for Public Safety Bessie Marie Scott as its next city manager Tuesday. She was selected after a nationwide search. Scott has previously worked for the Public Defender Association, the Seattle Community Police Commission, and the Seattle Housing Authority.
Antioch welcomes new permanent city manager - The Mercury News
Oct 4, 2024 · ANTIOCH — Antioch’s new permanent city manager, Bessie M. Scott, vows to tackle the city’s most pressing issues, from public safety to the high turnover rate at City Hall, as part of her...
Antioch City Council Set for Busy Session: Pay Raises, New City …
Aug 26, 2024 · One of the key topics on the docket is the possible appointment of Bessie Marie Scott as the new city manager with a two-year contract. This move, however, comes less than two months before the city could see a shift in the council’s majority, which adds a layer of complexity and urgency to the decision.