The Temecula City Council approved a four-year Employment Agreement with long-time employee Aaron Adams during their Open Session meeting on June 11, 2013. The Agreement appoints Adams as the City’s permanent City Manager, following approximately six months of Adams serving as Acting, then Interim City Manager.
Adams possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the Northern Arizona University, a Master’s Degree in Management and International Business from the University of Redlands, and has been a public servant for nearly two decades, with work history at both the City of San Clemente and City of Temecula. Adams’ career with Temecula began as an Intern, and transitioned through Management Analyst, Senior Management Analyst, Executive Director of Community Services, and Assistant City Manager positions.
In addition to health, dental, vision and life insurance afforded other City employees, Adams’ Employment Agreement establishes an initial annual salary of $192,000, and potential for increases to: $200,000 after six months; $210,000 after year one; $215,000 after year two; and, $225,000 after year three.