At least in Tennessee we admit it.
The state is giving out some rather large raises, to the right people.
How big will your raise be this year? If you’re lucky, it will be better than the one percent state workers will receive in July. But the I-Team has found that some top state officials have been getting big raises that the public does not hear about.
Those “big raises” are to state legislative staff members.
In 2003, Durham made around $115,000. Now, he makes more than $145,000 — a 26% increase from three years ago.
Russell Humphrey is Wilder’s chief of staff in the Senate. His salary increased from $104,000 to $134,000 — 28% in three years.
My mom and wife are state workers and to say they are not happy is truly an understatement.
These people must be doing a GREAT job. Right?
“Are these raises tied to performance?” asked Amons.
“No, not at all. We do not pay for performance in the legislature,” said Frederick.
A rare moment of honesty..
May 2nd, 2006 at 2:28 pm
Woot yeah,
Looking forward to that big 1%, for sure.