New city manager's contract approved; Broadnax will begin Feb. 13 | People

The Tacoma City Council approved Tuesday a two-year contract for Tacoma's new city manager, T.C. Broadnax of San Antonio.

The council chose Broadnax in December from a national pool of three candidates for the position.

"Pending final signature of the contract later this week, Broadnax is scheduled to begin working Feb. 13 at a starting salary of $221,208. For 2012, Broadnax’s pay will be subject to a temporary reduction of 5 percent, making his first year salary $210,248," says the city.

"Broadnax has served as an assistant city manager in San Antonio, Texas since 2006. Prior to 2006, he was the assistant city manager for the city of Pompano Beach, Fla. from 2004-2006, the deputy city manager from 2001-2004 and the assistant to the city manager/budget officer from 1997-2001."

His contract will begin Feb. 13.