City Clerk retirement and succession
Summary
Longtime City Clerk Cindy Bauer retires November 30 after 30+ years. The council raised the position's pay grade based on a market study so the city can compete for a strong replacement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The job's salary range rises from about $67,000–$86,000 to $78,499–$100,921 for the next hire.
Residents benefit from a competitive hire handling elections, records, and council support.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Sep 10, 2026
Longtime City Clerk Cindy Bauer retires November 30 after 30+ years. The council raised the position's pay grade based on a market study so the city can compete for a strong replacement.
Personnel Committee Meeting (Please note later time) - Sep 8, 2026
Cindy Bauer is retiring November 30 after 30+ years with the city, and Altoona needs to hire her replacement. Bumping the pay grade is meant to attract strong candidates for what staff call the quarterback of the administrative team.
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