"The position has been a high-profile and high-tension job filled by a parade of nine permanent and temporary hires since 2018. Kapoor was deputy city manager in May when her predecessor, Pamela Wu, was placed on leave by the city council, which then named Kapoor interim city manager. Wu and the city reached a settlement in June, with Wu voluntarily departing and the city stopping an investigation into her conduct."
"In her new role, Kapoor is the city's chief executive serving a population of nearly 59,000, while overseeing an annual operating budget of $134 million, 207 municipal employees and having to straddle deep political divides on housing and development issues. Kapoor came to Cupertino in October 2021 as economic development manager and became deputy city manager in May 2023. She previously worked for 20 years in economic and business development roles for the cities of Fremont and San Jose."
Tina Kapoor has been appointed Cupertino city manager after the council removed 'interim' from her title. She becomes chief executive for nearly 59,000 residents, overseeing a $134 million annual operating budget and 207 municipal employees. Kapoor was deputy city manager when Pamela Wu was placed on leave and later voluntarily departed after a settlement. Kapoor joined Cupertino as economic development manager in October 2021 and became deputy city manager in May 2023, after two decades in economic and business development roles in Fremont and San Jose. Her annual base salary is $327,000, with total compensation reaching $459,675 including benefits, payroll taxes, and retirement contributions. The city position has seen nine permanent and temporary hires since 2018; councilmember Sheila Mohan hopes the appointment halts the revolving door. The council had been split 3-2 when placing Wu on leave, but Kapoor's appointment was unanimous.
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