For once I am going to leave my opinion out of a post and just present the facts and ask some questions. I have obtained copies of letters sent by Pam French Director of Human Resources for our lovely city to Mayor Rybak dated March 3, 2005. In these letters Mrs. French under the direction of Lee Sheehy Director of CPED indicated that several appointed positions within CPED should receive significant pay raises. I have listed the positions below with the proposed raises.
I would ask you to keep in mind that the government cap is currently $114,288. The city is still under a hiring freeze so why are these people getting $30,000+ pay raises in some cases? I wonder how city employees feel who have been told that they will not be getting a raise because of our alleged budget situation. I am not sure at this point but I think that these pay raises are to be voted on at the Ways and Means Committee meeting this coming Monday at 1:30pm. I would hope that in light of our alleged current budget situation that the City Council denies these pay raises. Call your Council member and tell them how you feel. Lastly I just want to say that I don't have anything against any of the people who currently hold these positions I just believe the public has a right to know whats going on. Position: Director Economic Policy & Development (CPED) Position held by: Michael Christenson Current pay rate: $65,066- $96,141 Proposed new pay rate: $103,500-$114,395 Rate Increase: $38,434-$18,254 Position: Deputy Director (CPED) Position held by: Charles Lutz Current pay rate: $98,857- $100,296 Proposed new pay rate: $109,094-$120,577 Rate increase: $10,237-$20,281 Position: Director Housing & Policy Development (CPED) Position held by: Elizabeth Ryan Current pay rate: $65,066- $96,141 Proposed new pay rate: $98,885-$109,294 Rate increase: $33,819-$13,153 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
