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Napa City Manager Continues Without Pay Raise Amid Praise

1/24/2026

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Napa City Manager Steve Potter will continue in his role under a contract that does not include a pay increase.
The Napa City Council approved the contract after a positive performance review.
Potter, a Napa native, has served since 2018 after a 30-year career in Napa Police Department, with a salary of $303,779.46.
Council members praised Potter for forgoing a raise and noted his leadership provided stability during COVID-19 pandemic.

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Story summary

Napa City Manager Steve Potter will continue in his role under a contract that does not include a pay increase.
The Napa City Council approved the contract after a positive performance review.
Potter, a Napa native, has served since 2018 after a 30-year career in Napa Police Department, with a salary of $303,779.46.
Council members praised Potter for forgoing a raise and noted his leadership provided stability during COVID-19 pandemic.