By Philip Haldiman, | Independent Newsmedia
Peoria City Council approved Deputy City Manager Jeff Tyne as the new city manager to replace Carl Swenson, who announced his retirement May 15.
He will receive an annual base salary of $212,000, according to his contract. The City Council shall review and evaluate his performance no later than June 30 of each year and has the right to terminate him at any time.
Mr. Tyne has served as deputy city manager for the last four years, and worked for Peoria since 1997, previously as management and budget director for about 15 years and a brief stint as community services director. He also held positions in Chandler, Glendale and Anaheim, California.
