Washington State Commission Freezes Salaries for Elected Officials
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What happened
A state citizen commission voted to freeze the salary of Bob Ferguson, Governor of Washington, citing strained state finances. The panel also froze pay for the attorney general and lieutenant governor, while approving raises for several other elected officials. Bob Ferguson had previously received a 7% raise over the summer, bringing his salary to more than $234,000 a year.
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Why it matters
The decision reflects the state's strained finances and the operational constraints placed on state government spending. The commission, which was created by voters, sets and approves elected officials’ salaries every two years in Washington.
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Who's involved
- Bob FergusonGovernor of Washington, whose salary was frozen by the commission.
- stateThe state where the commission operates and sets official salaries.
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