Let’s get Cronk

City Council has an official offer for incoming City Manager Spencer Cronk. According to a post by Mayor Steve Adler on the City Council Message Board, Council will vote Thursday on offering Cronk a base annual salary of $325,000 and annual executive allowance of $7,200. In addition, Cronk may be extended a housing allowance of $4,500 per month for six months, in order to defray costs of a temporary residence. On Thursday, Council will also vote to officially appoint Cronk as city manager, a position which Elaine Hart has filled on an interim basis for more than a year.