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State Representative Rick Hansen
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-6828
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HANSEN AMENDMENT FOR OPENNESS IN GOVERNMENT PASSES HOUSE
An amendment proposed by Representative Rick Hansen, requiring that the three highest-paid employees of each state agency make their salaries public, passed the House of Representatives on Thursday, April 21st as a part of the Omnibus State Government Finance Budget Bill. It was passed on a voice vote with no audible nays.
“Many of our top public servants are making six figure salaries," Representative Hansen said. “At this level of compensation, the people of our state deserve to know who is making what, so that they can decide whether the money is well spent.”
Hansen said that the last election showed that the public demanded more access and accountability from their government. He also addressed the concern, voiced by some, that some top agency positions have recently been distributed as a reward for political allegiance, rather than expertise.
“We need to pay top experts competitive salaries in order to attract them into public service,” Representative Hansen said. “At the same time, we want accountability so that the people of Minnesota can ensure that those receiving these large checks really are the best people for the jobs.”
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