Scottsdale city manager leaving for Colorado

Photo via City of Scottsdale

By Tom Scanlon | Scottsdale Progress

Apparently, a raise to $390,000 per year – making him the second-highest city manager in the state – was not enough to keep Jim Thompson in Scottsdale.

He is headed north to run a medium-sized city in Colorado.

The city manager’s Tuesday night might be dubbed “A Tale of Two City Councils.”

On Oct. 29, an hour after Loveleand City Council formally approved a contract he signed last week, Thompson submitted his resignation letter to Scottsdale City Council.

“I am writing to formally announce my resignation as city manager of Scottsdale, effective on Dec. 29, 2024,” Thompson wrote.

“The decision has been a difficult one. Working with an amazing group of professionals who truly care about the community and take great pride in serving has been profoundly enriching and gratifying.”

Scottsdale City Council previously went to great lengths to keep him, allowing him to “retire” and be rehired as acting city manager the next day in 2022.

READ ON:

Share this!

Additional Articles

News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.

October 2024
M T W T F S S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031