A former top state legislator was officially offered an 88 percent salary increase Friday to take an administrative position in the public sector.
Former state Assembly Majority Leader Scott Suder, R-Abbotsford, who left the state Legislature Sept. 3, will take his new position as the Administrator of the Divisions of Water, Compliance and Consumer Affairs with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on Oct. 7.
His new annual salary will be $94,000 as compared to his former $49,943 legislator’s salary. The difference in salary represents the 88 percent raise.
In his new position, Suder will have to answer consumer inquiries and complaints about water utilities as well as provide expertise and leadership to PSC staff members, according to Nathan Conrad, the communications director with PSC.
“I think his background as a legislator in his careers before … definitely provide Mr. Suder excellent outlook on how to maintain and manage his team,” Conrad said.
