As the city’s press agents are in full damage control mode over this year’s budget, I was reminded once again . . . of a little disparity in our salaries. Of the employees making over $120,000 in total compensation, guess how many are women?
50%? Nope.
40%? Nope.
30%? Nope.
20%? Close.
If I counted correctly and guessed correctly on a couple names 98 men, 24 women or 19.6%.
Makes the report that we got on gender equity look a little silly in that its all how you slice the numbers – and some of the staff made sure they were presented in the best light. Hopefully the Affirmative Action Commission comes up with a good action plan to remedy this situation, no matter how you slice the numbers.
The other thing that really caught my eye was the fact that Captain Mary Shauf makes slightly less than Lt. Joe Balles who is under her command. Huh?
