WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – The Wichita City Council voted 5-2 to approve the contract of the new city manager, Dennis Marstall.

Tuesday's approval finalizes a starting salary of $298,000 per year and a start date of December 31, 2025.

The following supplemental benefits/terms are also included in the terms of the contract:

Retirement contribution of 10% of the City Manager’s annual salary per year;

Auto allowance of $6,600 per year;

Professional association memberships and subscriptions as desired for professional development and for the good of the City;

Phone allowance of $600 per year; and

Complete moving and relocation expenses.

Councilmembers Brandon Johnson and Mike Hoheisel voted against approving the contract.

Ourgoing City Manager Robert Layton's starting salary in 2009 was $

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