The Governor’s Entourage: 2008
In 2008, the Governor's office employed numerous staff members to keep the residence up and running.
by Mark Cavers
Yesterday the IllinoisOpenGov.org blog looked at three butlers employed by the Governor’s Office in 2008. During this same year, the Governor’s Office also employed a number of other staff, including two “Houseman” who made $35,718 and $29,756.25; a “Laundress” who was paid $31,488 (someone has to wash the Governor’s $400 bed sheets); a housekeeper who made $31,488; and a custodian who made $27,371. This staff of eight made almost $200,000 in combined wages.
Additionally, the Governors Office paid an executive assistant $60,000, and the Governor’s Office also had two chefs, making $44,000 and $39,000, on its payroll.
You can find this information by going to IllinoisOpenGov.org, clicking on “Payroll” and searching for “Governor” under the “Department” section.