The Architect of the Capitol

The Architect of the Capitol

A quarter of a million dollars to plan the development of the Capitol.

by Mark Cavers

In 2008, the Illinois Office of the Architect of the Capitol paid its four employees $253,198.49 in combined wages.  The Office of the Architect is responsible for the “development for the Capitol Complex.” The highest paid employee was the deputy director, and later acting director, who made $87,559.83.  The Architect of the Capitol made $34,622.93 during four months of work prior to his departure in April of 2008.

You can find this information by going to IllinoisOpenGov.org, clicking on “Payroll”  and searching for “Office of the Architect” in the “Agency”  section.

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$4 Million for Employees of the State Board of Elections

$4 Million for Employees of the State Board of Elections

by Mark Cavers In 2008, the Illinois State Board of Elections paid its 189 employees $4,157,435 in combined total wages.  The highest paid employee was the Executive Director, who made $120,825 followed by a Division Coordinator and the General Council, who made $94,673.50 and $90,621.50 respectively.  The State Board of Elections employs six division coordinators who made...

by Mark Cavers

In 2008, the Illinois State Board of Elections paid its 189 employees $4,157,435 in combined total wages.  The highest paid employee was the Executive Director, who made $120,825 followed by a Division Coordinator and the General Council, who made $94,673.50 and $90,621.50 respectively.  The State Board of Elections employs six division coordinators who made between $63,025.50 and $94,000 individually, and over $450,000 cumulatively.

You can find this information by going to IllinoisOpenGov.org, clicking on “Payroll” and searching for “State Board of Elections” in the “Agency” section.

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