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City Restructures Finance Department, Hires Consultant and New Coordinator

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Litchfield City Council Meeting | Nov. 6, 2025

Article Summary: The City Council approved a restructuring of its finance department, creating a new internal coordinator position, moving the Deputy Clerk to a part-time hourly role, and hiring an external consultant for high-level financial services.

Personnel Changes Key Points:

  • New Coordinator: A new “Finance & Human Resources Coordinator” position was approved with a salary of $60,000 for FY 2026. This is an internal promotion.

  • Consultant Hired: The city entered into an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for financial services, retaining Annmarie Mampe at $134.85/hour.

  • Deputy Clerk: An ordinance was amended to make the Deputy Clerk a part-time position (approx. 20 hours/week) paid at an hourly rate of $22.05.

The Litchfield City Council approved significant personnel changes on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, aiming to streamline operations within City Hall.

The council voted to approve a resolution setting the salary for a new Finance & Human Resources Coordinator at $60,000 for the 2026 fiscal year. City Administrator Breann Vazquez confirmed this was an internal promotion for a non-bargaining position designed to handle payroll and HR duties.

“We looked at everyone’s job description to ensure that work was evenly distributed,” Vazquez said.

Additionally, the council approved an agreement with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC. This one-year contract secures the services of Annmarie Mampe as a finance consultant at an hourly rate of $134.85 plus mileage and lodging. Vazquez noted Mampe’s expertise would be used for “high-level” governmental accounting requirements.

The council also amended city code regarding the Deputy Clerk. The position will now be a part-time role filled by Dawn Ashby, who will transition from her current “floater” position. She will work approximately 20 hours a week at $22.05 per hour to assist the elected City Clerk and the Building and Zoning Department.

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