Russo’s contract, which went into effect in February despite Bailey’s position that it was vetoed, was criticized by many members of the public for several provisions.
The new contract — like his old one — gave him a 3 percent raise in 2018, which would have meant a salary of $323,946, and continuing raises for a total of seven years.
Because he was fired without cause — meaning the council didn’t point to anything he did wrong as the reason for the firing — Russo is entitled to a severance equal to one year’s salary.
For the same reason, he will keep the 15-year, $675,000, loan from the city for his Riverside home that drew much of the controversy.
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