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Remove Images Cover Story You Pay The Salaries of Maui County Officials And You Have a Right to Know August 19, 2010 It's a familiar refrain, especially during election season: "We pay their salaries—they work for us." Usually when people say that, they're talking about high-ranking officials, though of course it's true about all government employees. But what a lot of people don't know is exactly how much they're paying. Government salaries are public record; however, at the county level the figures aren't available online. That means getting them requires filing a records request, something we realize many don't have the time or inclination to do. So we did it for you. To be clear, our purpose isn't necessarily to point out who's overpaid or underpaid. We merely want to present this information and let each individual make his or her own judgement. A few notes: As outlined in the County Charter, the salaries of elected officials and appointed directors are set by the Salary Commission. The salary of the Mayor has not increased since 2007, while the salaries of department directors has remained unchanged since 2009. This fiscal year, the Mayor and all directors are taking a one day per month furlough, equivalent to a 4.6 percent salary reduction (which has been factored into the figures presented here). *** Mayor Charmaine Tavares Fiscal year 2011 Salary: $108,756 Managing Director Sheri Morrison $104,845  Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray $100,170  Corporation Counsel Brian Moto $105,404  Department of Environmental Management Director Cheryl Okuma $103,127  Department of Finance Director Kalbert Young $97,117  Department of Housing and Human Concerns Director Lori Tsuhako $94,637  Department of Liquor Control Director Frank Silva $92,538  Department of Parks and Recreation Director Tamara Horcajo $95,209  Department of Personnel Services Director Lynn Krieg $94,446  Police Chief Gary Yabuta $107,897  Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin Acob $105,404  Department of Public Works Director Milton Arakawa $103,127  Department of Transportation Director Don Medeiros $89,104  Department of Water Supply Director Jeff Eng $100,647 COUNTY COUNCIL: Council Chair Danny Mateo $71,500  Councilmember Mike Molina $66,500  Councilmember Gladys Baisa $66,500  Councilmember Jo Anne Johnson $66,500 Councilmember Sol Kaho'ohalahala $66,500  Councilmember Bill Medeiros $66,500  Councilmember Wayne Nishiki $66,500  Councilmember Joe Pontanilla $66,500  Councilmember Mike Victorino $66,500