Town Manager contract extension
Summary
Council evaluated the town manager behind closed doors and voted to move forward on extending his contract for a third year. Public speakers were split but mostly supportive of keeping him.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
A third year of the manager's contract extends his salary and benefits terms; specifics were not disclosed.
Coldwell keeps his job; supporters say the town benefits from his continuity and economic development results.
Residents who wanted the discussion held in public may feel key answers remain behind closed doors.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Payson Town Council - Regular - Sep 23, 2026
Council evaluated the town manager behind closed doors and voted to move forward on extending his contract for a third year. Public speakers were split but mostly supportive of keeping him.
Payson Town Council - Special - Jun 30, 2026
After a newspaper article raised questions about the former economic development director's hiring and departure, the council called a special meeting to get answers. Some residents and the mayor pushed for the discussion to happen in public; the council went into executive session instead, then publicly affirmed its support for the town manager.
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