By Bethany Blundell | Maricopa Monitor
The city of Maricopa now has a new manager.
The city council Tuesday officially approved a contract to hire Ricky Horst as its new city manager, agreeing to terms that would begin on June 25 and run through June 24, 2021, and would set a starting salary of $180,000, with a raise possible after the first year.
With a person’s longevity on the job being an obvious concern among those who expressed their opinion during the city manager search, the idea of signing Horst to a longer contract was discussed. Councilman Henry Wade specifically stated his desire for a longer contract to make sure Horst is here for the long term.
