The Arlington Heights Village Board just approved a 5% pay increase for Village Manager Randy Recklaus. His new base salary will be $313,533, and he'll also receive a $15,000 bonus.

This puts his total compensation well above $300,000 when you include a vehicle allowance and other benefits. He's been in the role since 2014, when his starting salary was $180,000, and his contract was recently extended through 2028.

What are your thoughts on this level of compensation for the Village Manager position? Does this seem appropriate for overseeing village operations?

Source: Journal & Topics