FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The City of Flowery Branch officially gave its city manager a nearly 20% raise. The new contract was finalized on Thursday.
As of Nov. 1, City Manager Tonya Parrish will earn nearly $30,000 more per year after a unanimous vote by the city council.
Under her previous contract, Parrish earned $160,204, according to city officials.
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The contract approved on Oct. 15, which starts next month, pushes her salary up to $190,107, a nearly $30,000 increase.
In addition to the higher salary, Parrish will continue getting a vehicle allowance from the city as well as typical benefits like vacation time, sick leave and health insurance.
The latest contract gives Parrish an $800 per month vehicle allowance, which can be paid per month or all together once per year in a $9,600 stipend.
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