Assembly member Anthony Portantino, who represents part of Monrovia, has re-introduced (for the eighth time, he says) a measure to freeze the pay for two years for state employees who earn more than $100,000, a move he said could affect about 3,300 state employees.
He said that “it is unacceptable to be giving raises and bonuses when we are still struggling with a budget deficit in the billions and one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. Over the past four years, my bills on this issue have been held on 'suspense' in the Assembly even though it saves the state money. ... If President Obama can freeze the salaries of White House employees making $100,000 or more, why can’t we do the same here in California?”
He added, “At a time when we are asking seniors, students, children, and taxpayers to bear the budget burden, the least we can do is freeze these high salaries until we can see our way clear of the budget crises.”
Source: Portantino press release
- Brad Haugaard
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