Resident questions reported pay totals for RPD supervisors; chief explains contract and pension accounting

Aug 12, 2026

A resident alleged that 22 RPD sergeants were listed among the city's top 100 earners with an average $325,000 compensation figure; Chief Solfino said the totals reflect contractual overtime, specialty pay and the city's pension contributions rather than base pay alone.

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During public comment resident Mac Rossi presented a report he said showed 22 sergeants among the city’s top 100 salaries with an average annual figure of $325,000 (including salary, overtime and benefits). He asked RPD leadership to explain how such totals come about.

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