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November 03, 2004
Massachusetts | The Second Highest Paying Elected Office in the State?

There was very little drama in Massachusetts yesterday with the state going heavily to Kerry and most of the Democratic candidates for state office being swept into office. Without a doubt, the biggest electoral story in Central Massachusetts was the fact that Worcester County has a new sheriff for the first time in 18 years.

Why should you care about the job of Sheriff in Worcester County? Maybe because it is estimated to be the second highest paying elected office in Massachusetts (behind only the Governor).

Former State Senator Guy Glodis defeated the incumbent John “Mike” Flynn in the Democratic primary and yesterday was a foregone conclusion for Glodis who defeated Republican challenger Billy McCarthy pretty handily.

The job has a salary of about $110,000 but also includes a car, a house and the county pays the grocery bill for the sheriff. That’s a nice little package but not outrageous. Where the real money comes in for the sheriff is from summons. A number of law enforcement professionals have explained that for each summons delivered by the office of the Sheriff - the sheriff receives $4-5. That amount quickly adds up and may provide a total compensation package for the sheriff approaching $400,000.

Glodis has vowed to forego the house if elected. This property, which sits on the grounds of the Worcester County Jail, may now be used for other purposes.



Posted by Chris at November 3, 2004 08:20 AM | TrackBack
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