Is It Time for Pay Raises in Silicon Valley’s Water Board Amid a Budget Crisis?
The Valley Water Board is considering a 5% pay increase for its directors despite a $222 million budget deficit. This pay hike could elevate directors’ meeting compensation to $384.16 each, nearing annual earnings of about $70,000. Currently, 50 out of 72 positions within the organization are unfilled due to a hiring freeze. The budget deficit … Read more