Published: 1 years 158 days ago
Perhaps Bonnie Pannell is overflowing with holiday spirit.
The four-term Sacramento City Councilwoman wants to give raises to two of the city's highest-paid employees, despite historic budget deficits and the persistent threat of layoffs at City Hall.
Suggesting it's not only a matter of fairness but also gender equity, Pannell is calling for a council discussion over granting pay hikes to City Attorney Eileen Teichert and City Clerk Shirley Concolino.
The mayor – who takes a furlough day each month – isn't with Pannell
on this one.
"Our city is facing a fiscal crisis that threatens our ability to keep cops on the street, fire stations open and basic services in operation," Johnson said in an e-mailed statement. "While I appreciate the good intentions, now is simply not the time to raise the salaries
of our highest paid employees."
http://www.sacbee.com/2010/12/16/3261543/pannell-urges-pay-raises-for-two.html#ixzz18I10L5gF
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