Green Bay's Former Fire Chief to Receive Pay, Benefits Through July After Resignation

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Green Bay's former fire chief, Matthew Knott, will continue to receive his regular salary and health insurance through the end of July, even though he resigned from his position on February 15. The resignation agreement obtained through a public records request also shows Knott will be paid $17,699 for accrued vacation time.

Why it matters

The continued pay and benefits for a former public official who is no longer working raises questions about transparency and accountability in how taxpayer funds are used, especially when the agreement includes a provision prohibiting public discussion of the matter.

The details

According to the resignation agreement, Matthew Knott will be paid his regular salary through the end of July and will keep his health insurance during that time, despite no longer working for the city of Green Bay. The agreement also includes a $17,699 payout for Knott's accrued vacation time. Additionally, the document contains a provision where both Knott and the city agreed not to discuss the matter publicly.

• Matthew Knott resigned from his position as Green Bay's fire chief on February 15, 2026.
• Knott will continue to receive his regular salary and health insurance through the end of July 2026.

What’s next

The city of Green Bay has not indicated whether it plans to release any additional details about the resignation agreement or Knott's continued pay and benefits.