Summary
City Manager Paul Brake is stepping away from active duties after Oct. 9 under a mutual exit agreement, keeping pay and benefits through year-end while staying reachable for transition questions. Assistant City Manager Andy Beare runs the city in the meantime.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Brake keeps his full salary and benefits through Dec. 31, 2026 even after leaving his duties, plus accrued leave payouts and COBRA health coverage after that.
City operations stay steady with a designated acting manager; Brake gets a paid, orderly exit.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 5, 2026
City Manager Paul Brake is stepping away from active duties after Oct. 9 under a mutual exit agreement, keeping pay and benefits through year-end while staying reachable for transition questions. Assistant City Manager Andy Beare runs the city in the meantime.
City Council - Aug 15, 2026
Council hired outside legal counsel to help with the city manager's annual performance evaluation and employment agreement. This is the process that could shape the city manager's contract, pay, and future with the city.
Former Morgantown city manager assumes duties in Delaware, Ohio
Former Morgantown city manager assumes duties in Delaware, Ohio WAJR
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