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City and County of San Francisco / City Attorney / Head Attorney Civil & Criminal

Job-title file

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

26 employees hold this title in City Attorney. Median total compensation for the role is $365,308, above the department median of $246,505.

Employees
26
Total payroll
$8M
Role median
$365,308
Agency median
$246,505
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$49,972$369,898+

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How total compensation varies among the 26 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across City and County of San Francisco

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal is held in 7 City and County of San Francisco departments. In City Attorney, the median of $365,308 ranks #5 of 7.

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Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Katherine Mahoney

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$372,493
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,702
Benefits
$79,780
Total compensation
$372,493
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$16,211

Katherine Mahoney works as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Katherine earned $372,493 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Paul Zarefsky

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2024 total comp
$367,304
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,857
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$79,447
Total compensation
$367,304
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1.04

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,199
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,571

Paul Zarefsky works as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt, 1.04 FTE. Paul earned $367,304 in 2024. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Cecilia Mangoba

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2024 total comp
$367,148
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,857
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$79,291
Total compensation
$367,148
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1.04

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,199
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,415

Cecilia Mangoba holds the role of Head Attorney Civil & Criminal at City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt, 1.04 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $367,148. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Alicia Cabrera

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2024 total comp
$366,923
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,857
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$79,066
Total compensation
$366,923
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1.04

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,199
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,191

Alicia Cabrera is a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal at City Attorney within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 1.04 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $366,923. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Diana Strait

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2024 total comp
$366,910
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,857
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$79,053
Total compensation
$366,910
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1.04

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,199
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,178

At City Attorney, Diana Strait serves as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 1.04 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $366,910. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Bradley Russi

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2024 total comp
$366,884
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,857
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$79,027
Total compensation
$366,884
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1.04

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,199
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,151

Bradley Russi works as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt, 1.04 FTE. Bradley earned $366,884 in 2024. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Frederick Sheinfield

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$365,964
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$78,954
Total compensation
$365,964
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$16,196

Frederick Sheinfield holds the role of Head Attorney Civil & Criminal at City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $365,964. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Kristen Jensen

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$365,937
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$78,926
Total compensation
$365,937
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$16,168

At City Attorney, Kristen Jensen serves as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $365,937. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Mark Lipton

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$365,823
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$286,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$698
Benefits
$78,855
Total compensation
$365,823
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$16,102

Mark Lipton works as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Mark earned $365,823 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Wade Chow

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$365,689
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$78,678
Total compensation
$365,689
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,920

Wade Chow works as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Wade earned $365,689 in 2025. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Carol Wong

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$365,664
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$78,654
Total compensation
$365,664
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,895

Carol Wong holds the role of Head Attorney Civil & Criminal at City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. In 2025, their total compensation was $365,664. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Julia Veit

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$365,349
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$78,339
Total compensation
$365,349
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,580

Julia Veit is a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal at City Attorney within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $365,349. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Ronald Lee

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$365,344
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$78,334
Total compensation
$365,344
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,575

Ronald Lee works as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt. Ronald earned $365,344 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Michael Gerchow

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$365,272
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$287,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$78,262
Total compensation
$365,272
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,503

Michael Gerchow is a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal at City Attorney within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $365,272. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Mollie Lee

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$359,498
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$282,312
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$77,186
Total compensation
$359,498
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.98

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,604
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,442

Mollie Lee works as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is permanent exempt, 0.98 FTE. Mollie earned $359,498 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Renee Rosenblit

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$359,093
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$281,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$77,328
Total compensation
$359,093
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,325

Renee Rosenblit is a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal at City Attorney within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $359,093. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Kate Kimberlin

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$353,926
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$277,258
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$76,667
Total compensation
$353,926
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,313

At City Attorney, Kate Kimberlin serves as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $353,926. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Peter Cownan

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2024 total comp
$352,053
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$275,279
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$76,774
Total compensation
$352,053
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1.04

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,199
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$14,810

At City Attorney, Peter Cownan serves as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 1.04 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $352,053. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Margarita Gutierrez

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$351,525
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$270,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,483
Benefits
$76,669
Total compensation
$351,525
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$21,941
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,644

Margarita Gutierrez is a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal at City Attorney within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $351,525. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Sarah Crowley

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$341,889
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$267,747
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$74,143
Total compensation
$341,889
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.95

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$20,844
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,255

At City Attorney, Sarah Crowley serves as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 0.95 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $341,889. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Thomas Lakritz

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$291,334
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$175,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$60,024
Benefits
$55,635
Total compensation
$291,334
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.62

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$14,930
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$15,008

At City Attorney, Thomas Lakritz serves as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt, 0.62 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $291,334. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Joshua Milstein

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$141,714
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$131,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$9,883
Total compensation
$141,714
Employment type
Temporary Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.46

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$9,883
Total Salary
$131,830

Joshua Milstein works as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is temporary exempt, 0.46 FTE. Joshua earned $141,714 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Jonathan Rolnick

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$116,205
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$108,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$8,074
Total compensation
$116,205
Employment type
Temporary Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.38

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$8,074
Total Salary
$108,131

At City Attorney, Jonathan Rolnick serves as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal within Legal & Court. They work temporary exempt, 0.38 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $116,205. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

James Hannawalt

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$80,099
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$16,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,340
Benefits
$9,143
Total compensation
$80,099
Employment type
Permanent Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Health and Dental Benefits
$1,266
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$5,485

At City Attorney, James Hannawalt serves as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal within Legal & Court. They work permanent exempt. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,099. Union affiliation: Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

John Roddy

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2024 total comp
$78,401
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$72,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$5,468
Total compensation
$78,401
Employment type
Temporary Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.26

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$5,468
Total Salary
$72,933

John Roddy is a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal at City Attorney within Legal & Court. They work temporary exempt, 0.26 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $78,401. Their bargaining unit is Municipal Attorneys Assoc.

Louise Simpson

Head Attorney Civil & Criminal/City Attorney

2025 total comp
$49,972
Sub-department
Legal & Court
Organization group
General Administration & Finance
Base pay
$46,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$3,485
Total compensation
$49,972
Employment type
Temporary Exempt
Union / bargaining unit
Municipal Attorneys Assoc
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.16

Source-specific fields

Data As Of
Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At
Jun 15, 2026
Department Code
CAT
Job Code
8182
Job Family Code
8100
Organization Group Code
General Administration & Finance
Other Benefits
$3,485
Total Salary
$46,487

Louise Simpson works as a Head Attorney Civil & Criminal for City Attorney within Legal & Court. Their status is temporary exempt, 0.16 FTE. Louise earned $49,972 in 2025. They are represented by Municipal Attorneys Assoc.