The public salaries of York County and Rock Hill’s high ranking employees has recently come to light, revealing that a total of nine public officials earn over the $200,000 mark. According to South Carolina state laws, public records regarding an individual making an income exceeding $50,000 per annum must be made available upon request. The salaries of these public employees are updated and published online, for public viewing. Recently, salaries from various counties and substantial cities within the state have been requested and provided, with Rock Hill and York County taking the lead in disclosing this information without charging a fee.
The topmost earner in the position of public employees in York County is the city manager of Rock Hill, David Vehaun, who fetches an annual income of $280,000. Having held the position since 2010, he helps manage the activities of York County’s largest municipality. Following closely to Vehaun’s earnings, is the York County Attorney, Michael Kendree, who earns an annual salary of $254,000, making him the highest-paid employee within the county government. Kendree, in terms of remuneration, precedes Josh Edwards, the County Manager, who has recently entered his role in April, superseding David Hudspeth. Edwards, settling into his new appointment, earns a salary that is approximately $5,000 less than Kendree’s income.
Name | Position | Salary |
---|---|---|
David Vehaun | City Manager of Rock Hill | $280,000 |
Michael Kendree | County Attorney | $254,000 |
Josh Edwards | County Manager | $249,000 |
As public figures, it is essential for these top officials to uphold transparency in their income given that their salary is funded primarily by taxpayers. This transparency allows the public to hold these employees accountable and to ensure their earnings correspond with their responsibilities and services provided to the community. With the knowledge of these incomes, the public can gauge the fiscal management of their respective counties and cities. Such access to information is required to establish and sustain a healthy democracy where public servants are held accountable for their actions, their roles are transparent, and the public is well-informed of the utilization of their taxes.
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