Legislators

Information on U.S. legislators' benefits other than base salary were unavailable, as were details of benefits for state legislators' staff members.

In addition to the following compensation, state legislators are paid interim per diem when they travel to meetings in other communities. The amount varies, depending on where in the state they go, but it is calculated using the federal government's General Services rates.

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer: $145,100 base salary.

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein: $145,100 base salary.

U.S. Rep. George Miller: $145,100 base salary.

U.S. Rep. Doug Ose: $145,100 base salary.

U.S. Rep. Ellen Tauscher: $145,100 base salary.

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson: $145,100 base salary.

State Sen. Wesley Chesbro: Compensation package of $85,160 includes $79,000 base salary and $6,160 Social Security/Medicare contributions. Also receive government car, gasoline card and $121 tax-free per diem each day the Legislature is in session. (Chesbro declined the 1999 pay raise and instead donates that $20,000 to the Wesley Chesbro Second Senate District Community Fund, part of the Humboldt Area Foundation, for scholarships and nonprofit activities in his district.)

State District Rep. (for Chesbro) Belle Orpilla: $36,768 base salary.

State District Coordinator (for Chesbro) Jim Leddy: $59,784 base salary.

State Sen. K. Maurice Johannessen: Compensation package of $105,420 includes $99,000 base salary and $6,420 Social Security/Medicare contributions. Also receives government car, gasoline card and $121 tax-free per diem each day the Legislature is in session.

State Chief of Staff (for Johannessen) Melissa Yocca: $63,576 base salary.

State District Coordinator (for Johannessen) Kim Davis: $56,952 base salary.

State Legislative Director (for Johannessen) Lee Bennett: $79,920 base salary.

State Sen. Mike Michado: Compensation package of $105,420 includes $99,000 base salary and $6,420 Social Security/Medicare contributions. Also receives government car, gasoline card and $121 tax-free per diem each day the Legislature is in session.

State Assemblywoman Helen Thomson: Compensation package of $105,420 includes $99,000 base salary and $6,420 Social Security/Medicare contributions. Also receives government car, gasoline card and $121 tax-free per diem each day the Legislature is in session.

State Chief of Staff (for Thomson) Craig Reynolds: $100,500 base salary.

State District Coordinator (for Thomson) Jennifer Barton: $53,112 base salary.

State Chief Consultant to the Assembly Health Committee (Thomson) Scott Bain: $77,268 base salary.

City of Vacaville

With proof of other coverage, employees hired before June 1992 may cash out up to $5,964 of health premiums. Employees hired after July 1985 are not eligible for longevity.

Managers are eligible for an annual performance award for outstanding services. The one-time awards average $800 and are based on evaluation of performance.

There is no cash-out option for vacation days. Managers who have accrued at least 30 days of sick leave and use fewer than four days in any one year may cash out up to six days. Upon retirement, managers are eligible to receive 25 percent of unused sick leave.

City Manager John Thompson: Compensation package of $231,854 includes $152,467 base salary, $24,029 longevity pay, $10,954 performance-based pay, $16,996 deferred compensation, $13,986 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $6,129 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 25 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

City Attorney Charles Lamoree: Compensation package of $197,916 includes $149,181 base salary, $9,258 performance-based pay, $14,366 deferred compensation, $11,821 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $5,997 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 25 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Fire Chief Frank Moore: Compensation package of $169,815 includes $116,400 base salary, $18,345 longevity pay, $8,471 performance-based pay, $1,469 deferred compensation, $14,718 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $2,320 retirement contribution, $800 uniform/education allowance, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 25 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Public Works Director Dale Pfeiffer: Compensation package of $163,549 includes $118,879 base salary, $12,185 longevity pay, $8,134 performance-based pay, $1,402 deferred compensation, $10,877 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $4,779 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 25 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Administrative Services Director Pat Moreno: Compensation package of $161,103 includes $111,611 base salary, $17,590 longevity pay, $8,018 performance-based pay, $1,382 deferred compensation, $10,722 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $4,487 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 25 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Police Chief Bob Harrison: Compensation package of $155,462 includes $123,116 base salary, $7,094 performance-based pay, $1,223 deferred compensation, $13,382 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $2,454 retirement contribution, $900 uniform/education allowance, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 20 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Assistant City Manager David Van Kirk: Compensation package of $153,997 includes $111,611 base salary, $11,440 longevity pay, $7,637 performance-based pay, $1,317 deferred compensation, $10,212 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $4,487 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 20 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Fire Division Chief Jeff Ringelman: Compensation package of $150,651 includes $99,534 base salary, $15,687 longevity pay, $1,256 deferred compensation, $14,677 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $1,984 retirement contribution, $10,220 uniform/education allowance, use of city vehicle and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 20 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Fire Division Chief Joel Brick: Compensation package of $150,651 includes $99,534 base salary, $15,687 longevity pay, $1,256 deferred compensation, $14,677 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $1,984 retirement contribution, $10,220 uniform/education allowance, use of city vehicle and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 20 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Deputy City Manager Gregory Werner: Compensation package of $145,861 includes $100,867 base salary, $15,897 longevity pay, $7,247 performance-based pay, $1,249 deferred compensation, $9,253 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $4,055 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 20 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Housing and Redevelopment Director Charles Learned: Compensation package of $135,394 includes $97,458 base salary, $9,989 longevity pay, $6,669 performance-based pay, $1,150 deferred compensation, $8,917 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $3,918 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 25 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Community Development Director Ron Rowland: Compensation package of $134,398 includes $107,529 base salary, $6,673 performance-based pay, $8,580 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $4,323 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 20 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Deputy Chief of Police Wade Engelson: Compensation package of $129,349 includes $99,468 base salary, mileage, annual expenses, performance-based pay, $1,084 deferred compensation, $10,490 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $1,982 retirement contribution, $9,032 uniform/education allowance, use of city vehicle and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 20 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Public Works Assistant Director Dave Tompkins: Compensation package of $126,964 includes $104,434 base salary, $2,100 mileage, $1,117 deferred compensation, $7,822 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $4,198 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 19 days vacation, eight to 10 days administrative leave and 12 days sick leave.

Assistant City Attorney Gerald Hobrecht: Compensation package of $125,954 includes $103,536 base salary, $2,100 mileage, performance-based pay, $1,108 deferred compensation, $7,755 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $4,162 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 17 days vacation, eight to 10 days administrative leave and 12 days sick leave.

Community Services Director Linda Celestre: Compensation package of $123,848 includes $97,458 base salary, $6,048 performance-based pay, $1,043 performance award, deferred compensation, $8,088 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $3,918 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 22 days vacation and 12 days sick leave.

Finance Manager Ken Campo: Compensation package of $119,072 includes $97,424 base salary, $2,100 mileage, $1,042 deferred compensation, $7,297 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $3,916 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 10 days vacation, eight to 10 days administrative leave and 12 days sick leave.

Human Resources Manager Charles Howard: Compensation package of $104,718 includes $84,673 base salary, $2,100 mileage, $906 deferred compensation, $6,342 cash in lieu of employee-retirement contribution, $3,404 retirement contribution, and up to $7,293 health and dental benefits. Also receives 10 days vacation, eight to 10 days administrative leave and 12 days sick leave.

Mayor David Fleming: Compensation package of $11,400 includes $6,000 stipend, $3,600 mileage and $1,800 annual expenses.

Vice Mayor Len Augustine: Compensation package of $9,000 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,800 mileage and $1,200 annual expenses.

City Council members Rob Wood, Pauline Clancy and Rischa Slade: Compensation packages of $8,100 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,200 mileage and $900 annual expenses.

City Clerk Kathy Dussault: Compensation package of $2,280 includes $600 stipend and $1,680 mileage.

City of Fairfield

Managers providing proof of coverage may receive $215 per month in lieu of medical benefits.

In addition to the following compensation packages, Fairfield managers are eligible for vacation and sick leave and some extra payments.

Vacation leave accrues at 10 days per year for up to three years of service, 15 days for four to 10 years, 20 days for 11 to 24 years, and 30 days for 25 or more years. The city manager and department heads accrue another 11.6 days per year. Department heads may convert vacation accrual to cash. Upon separation from city, employees are paid for any unused vacation leave.

Managers accrue 12 days of sick leave annually and can cash out 25 percent of unused sick leave accrued each year. Upon separation from city, employees are paid up to 60 percent for any unused sick leave, depending on years of service.

Managers providing proof of medical coverage may receive $195 a month in lieu of medical benefits.

Management does not receive longevity pay, education incentive pay, expense accounts, Christmas or management bonuses, fitness club membership, resume services or cell phone allowance. Payment of professional dues is budgeted independently, by department.

City Manager Kevin O'Rourke: Compensation package of $167,322 includes $140,699 base salary, $9,849 retirement contribution, $11,678 deferred compensation, $5,096 health/dental contribution, and city vehicle.

Police Chief Doug Milender: Compensation package of $156,203 includes $122,241 base salary, $11,002 retirement contribution, $14,168 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance, $5,392 health/dental contribution and $400 uniform allowance.

Fire Chief Ronald Tougas: Compensation package of $154,330 includes $120,980 base salary, $10,888 retirement contribution, $14,022 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance, $5,300 health/dental contribution, and $140 uniform allowance.

Director of Planning & Development Sean Quinn: Compensation package of $146,968 includes $120,106 base salary, $8,407 retirement contribution, $9,897 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $5,558 health/dental contribution.

Director of Public Works Charles Beck: Compensation package of $143,858 includes $117,631 base salary, $8,234 retirement contribution, $9,693 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $5,300 health/dental contribution.

Deputy City Manager, Energy, Ronald Hurlbut: Compensation package of $143,858 includes $117,631 base salary, $8,234 retirement contribution, $9,693 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $5,300 health/dental contribution.

Assistant City Manager Nancy Huston: Compensation package of $143,194 includes $116,831 base salary, $8,178 retirement contribution, $9,627 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $5,558 health/dental contribution.

Director of Finance Robert Leland: Compensation package of $142,037 includes $115,827 base salary, $8,108 retirement contribution, $9,544 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $5,558 health/dental contribution.

Deputy City Manager, Transportation Morrie Barr: Compensation package of $141,138 includes $117,631 base salary, $8,234 retirement contribution, $9,693 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $2,580 health/dental contribution.

Director of Community Services John DeLorenzo: Compensation package of $137,891 includes $112,229 base salary, $7,856 retirement contribution, $9,248 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $5,558 health/dental contribution.

Director of Human Resources Barbara Dillon: Compensation package of $137,633 includes $112,229 base salary, $7,856 retirement contribution, $9,248 deferred compensation, $3,000 auto allowance and $5,300 health/dental contribution.

Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer Gene Cortright: Compensation package of $130,619 includes $106,904 base salary, $7,483 retirement contribution, $8,274 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $5,558 health/dental contribution.

Assistant Director of Public Works, Water Richard "Rick" Wood: Compensation package of $130,619 includes $106,904 base salary, $7,483 retirement contribution, $8,274 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $5,558 health/dental contribution.

Chief Information Officer Laura Peabody: Compensation package of $125,241 includes $106,904 base salary, $7,483 retirement contribution, $8,274 deferred compensation and $2,580 health/dental contribution.

Assistant Director of Planning & Development Curtis Johnston: Compensation package of $119,082 includes $96,849 base salary, $6,779 retirement contribution, $7,496 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $5,558 health/dental contribution.

Assistant Director of Planning & Development Monica Finigan: Compensation package of $118,944 includes $96,849 base salary, $6,779 retirement contribution, $7,496 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $5,420 health/dental contribution.

Assistant Director of Planning & Development Eve Somjen: Compensation package of $118,824 includes $96,849 base salary, $6,779 retirement contribution, $7,496 deferred compensation, $2,400 auto allowance and $5,300 health/dental contribution.

Assistant Community Services Director Sandra Reece-Martens: Compensation package of $116,682 includes $96,849 base salary, $6,779 retirement contribution, $7,496 deferred compensation and $5,558 health/dental contribution.

Assistant Finance Director Oscar Reyes: Compensation package of $116,267 includes $96,849 base salary, $6,779 retirement contribution, $7,496 deferred compensation and $5,142 health/dental contribution.

Assistant Community Services Director Jill Bragg: Compensation package of $101,551 includes $83,662 base salary, $5,856 retirement contribution, $6,475 deferred compensation and $5,558 health/dental contribution.

Councilwoman Karin MacMillan: Compensation package of $13,266 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,800 auto allowance and $5,466 health/dental contribution.

Councilman Harry Price: Compensation package of $13,100 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,800 auto allowance and $5,300 health/dental contribution.

Mayor George Pettygrove: Compensation package of $12,936 includes $7,200 stipend, $3,600 auto allowance and $2,136 health/dental contribution.

Councilman Steve Lessler: Compensation package of $12,857 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,800 auto allowance and $5,057 health/dental contribution.

Councilman Jack Batson: Compensation package of $12,501 includes $6,000 stipend, $1,800 auto allowance and $4,701 health/dental contribution.

City Clerk Gina Merell: Compensation package of $7,125 includes $2,282 stipend and $4,843 health/dental contribution.

City of Dixon

City Manager Warren Salmons: Compensation package of $118,956 includes $105,996 base salary, $3,600 auto allowance and $9,360 health benefits. Also receives 120 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Public Works Director Ron Tribbett: Compensation package of $109,094 includes $92,172 base salary, $3,687 longevity, $2,400 auto allowance, $8,530 health benefits, $2,304 education incentive. Also receives 160 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Fire Chief Ric Dorris: Compensation package of $108,122 includes $88,512 base salary, $3,540 longevity, $8,311 health benefits, $6,908 retirement contribution and $850 education incentive. Also receives 160 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Finance Director Margaret Lefebvre: Compensation package of $93,088 includes $81,924 base salary, $1,200 auto allowance, $7,915 health benefits and $2,048 education incentive. Also receives 96 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Community Development Director Stephen Streeter: Compensation package of $87,309 includes $81,336 base salary, $3,940 health benefits and $2,033 education incentive. Also receives 96 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

City Clerk Janice Beaman: Compensation package of $74,529 includes $66,348 base salary, $1,200 auto allowance and $6,981 health benefits. Also receives 96 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Economic Development Director Marshall Drack: Compensation package of $72,548 includes $67,344 base salary, $3,520 health benefits and $1,684 education incentive. Also receives 96 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Recreation Director Jeffrey Matheson: Compensation package of $71,177 includes $60,624 base salary, $2,400 auto allowance, $6,637 health benefits and $1,516 education incentive. Also receives 96 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Personnel Manager Quinn Johnston: Compensation package of $62,348 includes $59,076 base salary and $3,272 health benefits. Also receives 96 hours vacation, 96 hours sick leave and 104 hours administrative leave.

Mayor Mary Ann Courville: Compensation package of $6,300 includes $3,600 stipend and $2,700 auto allowance.

Council members Dan Supriano, Jill Disney, Gilbert Vega and Loren Ferrero: Compensation packages of $5,100 includes $3,600 stipend and $1,500 auto allowance.

City Treasurer David Dingman: Receives $1,020 stipend.

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