Slash in salaries of city department employees could be on 2010 ballot
Activist Jane Lea is pushing a potential ballot measure that, if passed, would drastically slash the salaries of city department heads and managers. Lea, who was behind several other citywide ballot initiatives in recent years, filed papers Monday at Lodi City Hall declaring her intent to gather signatures to qualify for the 2010 statewide primary election. City leaders are overcompensated, and their salaries should be shaved at a time when city offices are closed once a month, parks are maintained less and employees have been laid off, Lea said.