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Politics & Government

Wonder What Your City Officials Are Making?

Salaries for officials Crystal Lake, Huntley, Lake in the Hills and McHenry

Have you ever wondered what elected officials and department heads earn in your community? Here is a listing of some of the top wage earners for Crystal Lake, Huntley, Lake in the Hills and McHenry for fiscal year 2010-2011:

Crystal Lake: 

Mayor Aaron Shepley—$4,800

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Council Members (6)—$2,400 each

City Manager Gary Mayerhoffer—$174,929

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Finance Director Mark Nannini—$129,720

Director of Engineering Erik Morimoto—$99,900

Director of Planning and Economic Development Michelle Rentzsch—$123,731

Director of Public Works Victor Ramirez—$134,909

Police Chief David Linder—$134,909

Deputy Police Chief Eugene Lowery—$114,371

Fire Rescue Chief James Moore—$134,909

Deputy Fire Rescue Chief Paul DeRaedt—$113,272

McHenry: 

Mayor Susan Low—$16,700

Council Members (7)—$2,925 - $3,225

City Administrator Chris Black—$117,686

Director of Finance and Accounting Manager Carolyn Lynch—$69,509

Police Chief John Jones—$104,061

Deputy Police Chief Robert Lumber—$97,274

Deputy Police Chief Daniel Kreassig—$90,445 

Lake in the Hills: 

President Ed Plaza—$10,800

Trustees (6)—$1,000 - $6000 (based on attendance)

Village Administrator Gerald Sagona—$139,734

Director of Public Works Fred Mullard—$119,766

Director of Community Development Dan Olson—$105,269

Director of Finance Peter Sefan —$199,766

Director of Public Safety James Wales—$119,766

Police Chief Patrol Services David Brey—$105,269

Police Chief Support Services Mary Frake—$105,269

Huntley: 

Mayor Charles Sass—$15,000

Trustees (6)—$100/meeting attended

Village Manager David Johnson—$133,227

Director of Development Services Charles Nordman—$82,000

Director of Finance and Human Resources Jennifer Chernak—$127,296

Police Chief John Perkins—$129,018

Patrol Services Deputy Chief Todd Fulton—$95,942

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