Lantana’s town manager will be sitting on the council dais for another five years.
The Town Council approved renewing Brian Raducci’s contract 5-0 at its Nov. 10 meeting.
Raducci, who has 25 years of local government managerial experience, has been serving as the town’s manager since 2021.
The council also approved giving Raducci a 5% salary increase that will be applied retroactively to his fourth year anniversary, which was in October.
This now brings his total salary from $239,272.80 to $251,236.96 annually. The renewed contract will begin next year and run until 2031.
Council members praised Raducci for his service to Lantana and for thinking outside of the box. They mentioned his efforts to improve the council’s operations through hiring both a lobbyist and a grant writer, finding ways to save money, and figuring out how to allow the town clerk — who lives in a different state — to work remotely.
“Dealing with Brian has been pretty smooth sailing,” said Council member Jesse Rivero. “He’s very transparent; he’s a straight shooter, like I am…. He’s very responsible, and I had a good time with him.”
Raducci thanked the council members and said he is excited about continuing to work with them.
“You’ve allowed me to take some of these opportunities — some of these challenges — and try some non-conventional things,” Raducci said. “We have a lot more to do. … I think we’ve made great strides, and I’m looking forward to working with each and every one of you and continuing that effort.”
— Patrick Sherry
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