The state attorney general's office announced Wednesday it will serve a subpoena on the city of Vernon, as part of an expanded probe of city salaries and expenses.
The subpoena will seek compensation records for Vernon employees and city officials, state Attorney General Jerry brown said in a statement.
A former Vernon city administrator who now serves as a legal consultant has topped the $1-million mark for each of the last four years, records show.
Eric T. Fresch was paid nearly $1.65 million in salary and hourly billings in 2008, when he held the dual jobs of city administrator and deputy city attorney, according to documents obtained by The Times through the California Public Records Act.
Fresch, described by city officials as an experienced finance attorney, was paid nearly $1.2 million last year, records show. Through July 31 of this year, he has earned about $643,000 as "outside legal counsel."
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