Health officer declines pay raise
RENO -- The Washoe District Board of Health unanimously endorsed a pay raise for District Health Officer Mary Anderson. And she politely declined. She says she's honored by the support, but doesn't think now is the time for any pay increases given the county's shaky financial status.
"I appreciate and am humbled by the confidence the District Board of Health has expressed in relation to my performance ..." she said on Thursday. "However in light of our current budget challenges within Washoe County, I feel the appropriate thing to do is to forgo a salary increase at this time."
No specific amount for a pay increase was given for Anderson, who took over the helm of the district in September 2005.
