Santa Ana city executives may soon get annual salary range boosts tied to increases in the local consumer price index as officials brace for an expected $30 million revenue loss when a tax measure starts to sunset in three years.
The move could open the door to bigger pay raises in the future for some of the highest paid employees in the city as municipal spending across OC is steadily outpacing revenues – threatening services like public safety, city events and local libraries.
At their 5:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday, Santa Ana City Council members are expected to vote on a salary range hike resolution that would give executives the ability to cash-out sick leave when they leave the city…