Sunday, February 20, 2011

Ballard promised he would cut Mayor’s Office staff and institute a hiring freeze. 2007 Ballard Campaign Website Issues/Fiscal Responsibility


FACT:    In 2008, Ballard hired the same number of deputy mayors and staff spending was 8% more for them.
  • In  March of 2008, Ballard had hired the same number of deputy mayors and staff, and he spent 8% more for them.  This was the last time comprehensive staff salary information was published by the Indianapolis Star.  Indianapolis Star, March 8, 2008.
  • November 2008, Mayor Ballard raised salaries of all 4,000 non-union city employees.  WISH TV online November 26, 2008 http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/City_employees_to_receive_pay_raise
  • For the 2011 budget, Ballard has also hired and will pay a public safety director whose salary and staff salaries cost taxpayers $1.2 million annually.