Mayor Kevin McCarty campaigned in support of extending city manager Howard Chan's contract. But in his first action as mayor, he opposed the extension.

Sacramento city leaders are expected to again mull whether to keep the office of city manager, a position whose exorbitant salary has been a controversial topic.

The city of Sacramento will begin its search for a new city manager next year, city officials said Wednesday. The city council voted Tuesday, in a 6 to 3 vote, to reject Chan’s request for a contract extension.