Do you know how much your Brevard elected officials make? We'll tell you.
My youngest son was learning about government in school recently and had to make selections for various political positions.
President – “Mommy: she’s very kind”
Governor – “Neil: He’s a little crazy but he can handle it.”
Mayor – “Gio: he’s nice, kind and helpful.”
We of course spent some time acknowledging how “very kind” I am and how Neil sounds like the perfect politician. But then the conversation turned more political.
My two older children joined the discussion and eventually they asked if these politicians get paid. That led to a little research and some surprised reactions at these elected officials’ salaries.
How much do Brevard's elected officials make?
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One position pays more than $200,000 and some pay nothing.
Sheriff: $222,274
Circuit court judge: $191,163
Clerk of the circuit court and comptroller: $184,356
Property appraiser: $184,356
Tax collector: $184,356
Supervisor of elections: $184,356
County court judge: $180,616
State attorney: $174,641
Public defender: $174,641
U.S. representative: $174,000
U.S. senator: $174,000
Florida Chief justice: $162,200
Associate justice: $162,200
Chief judge/judge: $154,140
Governor: $134,181
Attorney general: $132,841
Chief financial officer: $132,841
Commissioner of agriculture: $132,841
Lieutenant governor: $128,597
County commissioners: $60,272.98
School board members: $47,802
State representatives: $29,697
State senators: $29,697
Canaveral port authority commissioners: $10,443.96
Sebastian Inlet commissioners: $3,600
Soil and water conservation district supervisors: No salary
How much does the President make?
If my son’s predictions come true, I would be making $400,000 a year.
Neil would bring home $134,181. Gio’s salary would depend on what city he was the mayor of.
If he was the mayor of Melbourne he would bring home $10,350 per year, plus a monthly expense allowance of $415. Titusville would pay $15,038.40.
Farther south in Palm Bay, the mayor gets $22,781 annually. West Melbourne’s mayor makes $12,353.04 annually.
Some of the county's smaller cities don't pay their mayors or council members at all.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Salaries of Brevard politicians range from more than $200K to zero
