Coming Soon in 2022: Government salaries in Central Florida on the rise

By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Byron Brooks, the administrator of Orange County government was paid $261,920 in 2020. 

Among the Top 100 highest salaries paid in Orange County, the lowest was $110,135.

County and municipal government politicians claim they operate with lean efficiency, but the money paid to their employees indicates otherwise. 

Nicole Guillet, county manager for Seminole County government received a salary of $214,925 in 2020. 

Among the Top 100 highest salaries paid in Volusia County, the lowest was $89,517.

And George Recktenwald, Volusia county manager, was paid $224, 216 in 2020.

Among the Top 100 highest salaries paid in Volusia County, the lowest was $94,659.

So what gives? Headline Surfer will tackle the issue of public sector salaries in early 2022 in a series of investigative reports segments.