Dunsmuir Negotiates Multi-Year City Manager Contract With Cohrs

The City of Dunsmuir is considering approval of a multi-year City Manager Employment Agreement with MATTHEW COHRS, starting July 6, 2026 with an initial three-year term and automatic extensions. The contract provides base salary escalating from $155,000 to $165,000, relocation assistance, housing stipend, benefits, and defined severance terms.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Base salary $155,000 (Year 1), $160,000 (Year 2), $165,000 (Year 3); plus $5,000 relocation assistance and $1,500/month housing stipend if residing in-city

Contract type

STAFFING

Contract term

Initial term July 6, 2026 – July 6, 2029 with automatic one-year extensions each July 6 unless Council gives notice; severance provisions vary by year

Renewal date

2029-07-06

Renewal

Agreement automatically extends one additional year on each July 6 unless the City Council provides notice of non-extension; includes severance of 3–5 months’ base salary depending on year if terminated without cause.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

City of Dunsmuir AgendaPacket 2026-06-04

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the staffing contract by City of Dunsmuir?

Cohrs, Matthew was awarded this staffing contract by City of Dunsmuir, as recorded on June 4, 2026. The contract value is Base salary $155,000 (Year 1), $160,000 (Year 2), $165,000 (Year 3); plus $5,000 relocation assistance and $1,500/month housing stipend if residing in-city.

How much is the Cohrs, Matthew contract with City of Dunsmuir worth?

The Cohrs, Matthew contract with City of Dunsmuir is valued at Base salary $155,000 (Year 1), $160,000 (Year 2), $165,000 (Year 3); plus $5,000 relocation assistance and $1,500/month housing stipend if residing in-city, covering staffing work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Staffing contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Dunsmuir AgendaPacket 2026-06-04 (AgendaPacket), dated June 4, 2026 from City of Dunsmuir. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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