By Neil Rubenstein
Observer Columnist
My dad had many witticisms and when he wanted to make a point he would utter one that just fit perfectly for the situation under discussion. Two of his favorites were “There are no bones in ice cream” and “People in glass houses should wear underwear.” Papa passed away before he told me what he meant.
The information listed below was submitted to the California Controller’s Office and is entitled “All 2013 salaries for Culver City.” The figures are as of December 31, 2013. At this time I feel the facts speak for themselves and no further comments by me are necessary.
Names & Titles Total pay/Benefits
Fire Chief Sellers, C. $362,070.32
Police Chief Pedersen, D. $357,590.21
City Manager, Nachbar, J. $352,150.48
Asst. Chief Bixby, R. $343,780.05
Fire Marshall Bowden, M. $332,591.04
Asst. Fire Chief White, D. $323,153.20
Fire Captain Heins, W. $320,651.87
Police Lt. West, J. $317,970.41
Police Capt. Gutierrez, C. $312,986.68
City Attorney Warshaw, C. $304,617.30
Battalion Chief Syverson, C. $304,076.04
Names & Titles Total Package/Overtime
Fire Captain Heins $320,651/$44,366
Fire Marshall Bowden $332,591/$19,376
Asst. Fire Chief White $323,153/$24,922
Battalion Chief Syverson $304,076/$40,120
Battalion Chief Savage $293,204/$68,284
Battalion Chief Nagy $270,092/$43,214
Fire Capt. Sullivan $267,804/$63,867
Fire Capt. Kurowski $266,441/$42,891
Fire Capt. Young $261,027/$29,250
Police Sgt. Cid $255,563/$57,903
Fire Capt. Volantis $253,125/$48,196
Police Officer Martinez $250,937/$82,009
Fire Capt. Powell $248,563/$46,720
Police Sgt. Kellum $240,323/$35,876
Police Sgt. Estrada $234,822/$34,567
Fire Capt. Fregoso $234,507/$44,695
Battalion Chief Wells $232,635/$27,165
Fire Engr. Louie $232,599/$61,735
Fire Capt. Bohning $228,750/$33,645
Fire Engr. Carr $227,695/$56,630
Police Sgt. Eccles $225,469/$37,618
Police Sgt. Dunlap $225,063/$30,480
Police Sgt. Hernandez $223,788/$28,361
Fire Engr. Larson $220,624/$29,989
Fire Capt. Shin $219,580/$23,988
Police Sgt. Agalby $216,556/$16,477
Police Sgt. Lopez $215,601/$25,876
I tried to tell everyone those in power in the City Hall needed us to pass the sales tax increase to protect their salary, medical and pensions, and the good-natured people fell for it hook line and sinker, but there is more to come.
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Reader Comments(1)
Johnn writes:
You should let the readers know that, that wasn't their total income. The majority of that was the contribution to CALPERS. Their take-home was FAR less than the numbers you are showing. I understand your concern, but please explain what they are actually getting so you don't sound misinformed and your readers don't accuse you of inflating numbers for propaganda.
03/11/2015, 7:26 pm