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March 28, 2024

Gov. Brian Sandoval releases salaries of his staff members

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Chief of Staff Heidi Gansert looks on as Gov. Brian Sandoval signs several executive orders immediately following Monday’s inauguration, Jan. 3, 2011 at the Capitol in Carson City.

CARSON CITY – Breaking with tradition, Gov. Brian Sandoval on Monday released the salaries of his 16 staff members, the highest being the annual $124,988 earned by Heidi Gansert, his chief of staff.

The breakdown shows senior adviser Dale Erquiaga will earn $119,997 and deputy chief of staff Ann Wilkinson will earn $103,815.

All staff members are subject to a 4.6 percent reduction from the listed salaries, which affects all state employees. In the past the pay of those working in the governor’s office was kept private.

Sandoval’s general counsel, Lucas Foletta, will be paid $89,993; Executive Assistant Carrie Lipparelli, $67,692; Constituent Services Officer Christina Davis, $57,774; and Press Secretary Mary-Sarah Kinner, $74,980.

Senior researcher Dana Bennett and policy analyst Judy Osgood will earn $48,997 for their part-time work.

Administrative Assistant Rebecca Josten will earn $37,981 and Administrative Assistants Tyler Klimas and Danny Miller will each be paid $33,993. Twany Polito, also an administrative assistant, will earn $32,000.

In Las Vegas, Community Relations Chief Terri Janison will make $89,993; Boards and Commissions Director Annalyn Bo Carrillo, $59,988; and Administrative Assistant Celia Magana, $29,984.

The position of legislative coordinator in the governor’s office is vacant and the pay will be $40,000.

Sandoval would have been entitled to an $8,500 pay increase to $149,573, but he agreed to give up the higher salary and also to be assessed the 4.6 percent reduction imposed on other state workers.

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