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File #: R-2026-094    Version: 1 Name: Employment Agreement with City Manager Raelin Storey Lohse
Type: Resolution Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/24/2026 In control: Office of the City Manager
On agenda: 3/4/2026 Final action: 3/4/2026
Title: A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Employment Agreement For Incoming City Manager Raelin Storey Lohse.
Attachments: 1. CM Employment Agreement Resolution, 2. City Manager Contract -Raelin Storey Lohse

Title

A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Approving The Employment Agreement For Incoming City Manager Raelin Storey Lohse.

 

Strategic Plan Focus

Employee Development & Empowerment

 

 

Body

 

Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.

 

 

Explanation:

On November 19, 2025, the City Commission unanimously approved Resolution R-2025-434, appointing Raelin Storey Lohse as incoming City Manager. This appointment will take effect on March 31, 2026, after George R. Keller, Jr. CPPT, steps down following his retirement from the City Manager position.

 

This Resolution seeks the approval of the Employment Agreement with Ms. Storey Lohse to serve as the next City Manager for the City of Hollywood. This Agreement provides a starting annual base salary of $294,299.00 along with other benefits and emoluments customary for the position of City Manager.

 

 

Fiscal Impact:

Funding for this Employment Agreement is available in the FY 2026 Operating Budget and represents an overall reduction cost reduction for the position.

 

 

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

George R. Keller, Jr. CPPT, City Manager