$156 thousand a year plus car allowance for interim city manager

Joplin’s new interim city manager salary and benefit package was approved at the Joplin city council meeting last night.

Along with his $156 thousand dollar annual salary, Dan Pekarek, the agreement with the city also outlined his retirement, vacation and car allowance.

Pekarek is the current Health Department Director and took the position last month when Sam Anselm resigned. He is only filling in until and permanent replacement is found.