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LEHIGH VALLEY WEATHER

No pay increase for elected officials

Whitehall Township's mayor, commissioners and treasurer are not in line for pay raises in 2013.

Other township employees are scheduled for pay raises of 2.5 to 3 percent.

Mayor Edward D. Hozza Jr. receives an annual salary of $83,628, much less than the pay for some school administrators in the area.

Township police Chief Linda Kulp is the highest paid employee on the township's payroll, with a salary of $90,883, expected to go up to $93,382 in 2013. In addition, she receives a $2,500 bonus for longevity and $1,200 as part of an employee incentive program.

The township deputy mayor, an appointed position held by Jack Meyers, will receive $81,765 in compensation next year, up from the $79,771 in 2012.

Treasurer Diane Hunsicker, who holds an elected office, will receive $35,215 in 2013, the same as in 2012.

The office of fire chief, an appointed office held by Robert Benner, will receive $70,632, up from $69,909. Lee Rackus, bureau chief for development, planning and zoning, is in line for a raise from $74,119 to $75,972.

The surveyor's salary ranges from $65,628 to $67,269.

Public Works personnel will see a 2-percent pay boost per union contract, and police officers will receive a 2.5-percent increase through a union agreement with the township.

The township's 27 officers ranked as patrolmen five will see a 2.5-percent pay hike, bringing their salaries from $70,637 to $72,580 in 2013. The police officers with the lowest pay, a rank of patrolman two, will see their salaries increase to $62,566 next year, up from $56,451 in 2012. Lieutenants will receive $80,829 next year and sergeants $78,328.

The post of recreation chief, paid $59,491 in 2012, will receive $60,978 next year.