TECUMSEH — The City of Tecumseh has reached an agreement with retiring City Assessor Amanda Lacelle for her to continue working for the city as an independent contractor.
During retirement discussions with City Manager Brett Coker, Lacelle expressed interest in continuing to serve Tecumseh in the role of assessor through Lacelle Properties, LLC.
Coker approved of the arrangement, as it maintains continuity of service and compliance with State requirements, while also serving as a cost-saving opportunity.
The agreement, which the City Council approved unanimously, will see Lacelle begin a one-year term on July 1st, 2026, with a $94,300 salary and automatic term renewals every year unless terminated by either Lacelle or the city with thirty days’ written notice.
The competitive bidding process was waived under a policy exempting professional services, or services which require expert knowledge and are measured by independent judgement.