Today, the Grand Junction, Colorado City Council will consider hiring Oro Valley Town Manager Greg Caton as the City’s new Manager. Caton has been looking to leave Oro Valley since its descent into debt after the purchase of the El Conquistador Country Club and golf courses.
The new position offers an annual salary of $180,000, a 9% (of base salary) contribution to a retirement plan, full healthcare and dental benefits, a $500 per month automobile allowance and a one time $7,500 relocation allowance.
In June, Caton was considered for, but was not offered the same post in Golden City, Colorado. Before taking the job in Oro Valley, he served as the assistant city manager in Durango for 8 years.
Caton has served in Oro Valley during volatile times. The purchase of the El Conquistador Country Club was considered reckless and prompted a recall of three members of the Town Council and the Mayor. Those members narrowly kept their seats, but the losses experienced by the Town have grown as well as the public’s dissatisfaction due to $2 million dollars in golf losses since the acquisition.
Caton’s contractual obligations to the Town include a 90 day notice period. Should this be enforced, Caton will be deeply involved in the 2016-2017 fiscal year budget process which will likely require creative pursuits of new revenue sources to stem the mounting financial losses.
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