The Orleans County Legislature will hold a public hearing prior to tomorrow’s meeting regarding Local Law No. 1. The public hearing will take place at 4:25 p.m.
This local law is for the approval of pay raises that will be given to some county administrators. The list includes:
Highway Superintendent: Proposed salary – $73,730
Director of Personnel: Proposed salary – $60,687
Real Property Tax Director: Proposed salary – $60,687
County Treasurer: Proposed salary – $63,799 (includes $1,400 longevity bonus)
County Clerk: Proposed salary – $57,779 (includes $375 longevity bonus)
County Attorney: Proposed salary – $73,730
Social Services Commissioner: Proposed salary – $75,130 (includes $1,400 longevity bonus)
Public Defender: Proposed salary – $62,399
Sheriff: Proposed salary – $73,730
Coroners: Proposed salary -$1,656 (not including $100 per case payment)
My question to all of you: How many of you are making that kind of money? (Meaning, how many of you are making $60,000 or $70,000 a year?)