Public discussion of the new city manager's salary had become contentious. Richard Chess asked Fort Pierce for $235,000 but some city commissioners drew a line at $200,000. In the end, Chess ...

Richard Chess, who's been picked as the new Fort Pierce city manager, is asking for a $235,000 salary. Former City Manager Nick Mimms was being paid $201,910. Chess' current salary in Broward ...

City commissioners chose Richard Chess as the next city manager in a 3-2 vote last month. Chess had sought a $235,000 contract last week, but city leaders wanted $200,000, a $15,000 pay cut from ...

Richard Chess, Broward County assistant general manager of transportation and finance, told the city last week he wanted a $235,000 annual salary, but multiple commissioners said they wouldn't go ...