Bell, CA Administrative Salaries Anger Community: A Revolution Underway?
July 27th, 2010
Public officials in Bell, California angered residents after it was revealed that Robert Rizzo, City Administrative Officer, made over $767,000 per year, and a police chief earned nearly half a million dollars per year. The median annual income in Bell is around $29,000 annually, showcasing the looming disparity between the public officials’ pay and the pay of those that they are charged with serving.
City Council members were also receiving $96,000 – something that just didn’t make sense to many once it was disclosed. They have agreed to a 90% reduction in pay, drawing $673 monthly for their services.
The Mayor and Vice Mayor will complete their terms without pay; still yet, a probe by the local DA is underway.
The Bell, CA administrative salaries almost caused rioting in the area. People were outraged that at a time when many municipalities are struggling to get by, when workers are getting laid off and public benefits are being cut – these individuals were getting rich.
The scandal could set off a wave of administrative salary reviews throughout the nation, as families demand to know just what their officials are earning each and every year.
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I have no sympathy for the people there. A high percentage of the people there are here illegally aren’t they? And corruption among Latinos is the norm. Their taxes should go up the pay the pensions of these people for another 30 years. They, like most state and local employees, will live in luxury while you scrimp by. Live with it. SUCKERS
sadly this illustrates 1) poor local news outlets 2) disengaged citizens. The two reinforce each other. people think they’re customers instead of citizens.
So what are the political parties of these theives?
I too would like to see a complete investigation into every USA officials’ salary. I hope the citizens of Bell, California get their tax money back and their officials do jail time for stealing from the tax payers.
Good for the citizens of Bell, California for speaking up and telling those thieves off. I’d like to see a complete investigation into every official’s salary.
Just when I think I’ve heard or read the most disgusting story, something like this one comes along. Blech!