In the roughly five months since she was sworn in as Miami mayor, salaries in Eileen Higgins’ administration have increased by about 30% compared to the previous administration.
Why it matters: Higgins, who succeeded former Mayor Francis Suarez, campaigned on investigating excessive spending.
- The news of increased salaries, reported by the Coconut Grove Spotlight, also comes as the city commission weighs a proposal for a $450 million bond to fund a new public safety headquarters.
Between the lines: The more than $2 million in annual salaries in the Office of the Mayor does not include Higgins’ compensation.
- Higgins’ office did not respond to Axios’ requests for comment.
The intrigue: The team is structured around a more “senior-heavy leadership model,” per the Spotlight, featuring several senior advisers and counselors, and a smaller group of assistants and aides…