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The 20 highest-paid government employees in Mecklenburg County
For a transparent look at how your taxpayer dollars are spent, Axios has compiled a list of the highest-paid government employees in Mecklenburg County.Why it matters: Local government must pay employees enough to retain talent while still being good stewards of tax dollars.Zoom in: On the board of county commissioners, the chairman's salary is $52,000. He receives $21,975 for auto, technology and other expenses.Commissioners make $41,600 and get a $21,521 expense allowance.See the list of the county's highest-paid full-time staffers below. We only included base salaries, not benefits or bonuses.1. Dena Diorio, County Manager Diorio started her career as a...
Weekender: 25 things to do in Charlotte this weekend including Breakaway Music Festival
There are tons of events centered on music this weekend — from Breakaway Music Festival to afro beats — that'll get you moving and grooving around the city.Friday, September 27🐶 Take your pup for a '90s night at Skiptown with popular songs, a raffle, photo booth and prizes.| $0-$15 | 6pm | Details🎶 Catch performances from top artists like Alesso, Marshmello and Fisher at the Breakaway Music Festival. | $164+ | Runs through Saturday | Details🎷 Listen to live jazz and grab a cocktail from Eighty Eights during its grand opening. | Free | 5pm | Details😱 Get a scare...
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