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Title: Small District, Big Pay: Ramona Water Board Approves Over $290K in Annual Compensation for General Manager

United States, 28th Oct 2026 - One year after the Ramona Municipal Water District Board unanimously approved an annual compensation package exceeding $290,000 for General Manager Erica Wolski, the decision is drawing renewed attention ahead of the November 3 election.The approval puts executive compensation, financial oversight and water affordability at the center of questions for incumbent board president Jim Hickle and challenger John Stevenson.The central issue is not simply how much the district pays its general manager, but what standards, performance results and comparisons the board used to determine that amount - and what Ramona residents are receiving in return.A Unanimous Decision, Questions About PrioritiesOn October 14, 2025, the board voted 4-0 to approve an amendment to Wolski’s employment agreement. The annualized package totals $290,026, including salary, deferred compensation and an $833 monthly car allowance, before other benefits.The district serves approximately 40,000 people. For comparison, San Diego advertised a $310,752 salary for its Public Utilities Director in 2026. Although the positions differ in responsibilities and organizational scale, the comparison raises questions about how public agencies determine executive pay.The district cited Wolski’s performance, grant funding, partnerships and management responsibilities in support of the adjustment. Residents should be able to examine the...

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