Mayor of So Paulo, Covas, Sanctions a Readjustment of 47% of His Own Salary The new amount, US$6. 6

[Judi Lynn]

The new amount, US$6. 696, will become effective in January

Dec.28.2020 2:07PM

The mayor of São Paulo, Bruno Covas (PSDB), re-elected for a new mandate that begins in 2021, has sanctioned a 47% increase of his own salary.

The new amount, R$ 35,462.00 (US$ 6. 696) , will be effective as of January 2022. Covas previously earned R$ 24,175.55 ( US$ 4.561) monthly.

In addition to the mayor's salary, law number 17.543, of December 23 /2020, also establishes new salaries for the vice mayor (from R $ 21.7 thousand (US$ 4.097) to R$ 31,915.80 (US$ 6.025) and for the municipal secretaries (from R $ 19,340, 40 (US$ 3.652) to R $ 30,142.70 ( US$ 5.692).

During the voting session at the Chamber, the project received criticism from some city councilors, who argued that it was not the appropriate moment to present proposals for readjustment, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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[mr_lebowski]

1. Presumably that's $6,696/mo?

Seems a bit high but not THAT much. Less than $100K/yr. And it's a huge city. Pretty sure NYC mayor makes at least that much.