Dayton won’t reveal commissioners’ raises

Published 10:21 am Thursday, February 26, 2015

ST. PAUL — Gov. Mark Dayton isn’t revealing what kind of raises he’ll grant agency commissioners under a bill that gives him a one-day window to decide.

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Dayton made it clear Thursday he’ll sign a bill negotiated with the House, Senate and his administration. Both chambers are due to take final votes later in the day.

The bill wipes out big raises he awarded to his cabinet last month, but lets him give new ones on July 1. After that, any commissioner pay hikes would need legislative approval. Asked about his intentions, The Democratic governor would only say: “Ask me on June 30th.”

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The salary increases that the bill rolls back included some bumps of more than $30,000 per year. The pay issue is attached to a measure that provides emergency funding to a few cash-strapped agencies.