Triple Dippin’ in Charlotte County, FL
In Charlotte County, Florida, a subset of public employees is leveraging the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) to secure substantial financial benefits, amassing millions in bonuses unavailable to private-sector workers. This report identifies those benefiting from these taxpayer-funded incentives, shedding light on a system ripe for examination.
66 Charlotte County Govt Employees are Triple Dippers
Charlotte County, FL — 49 of the 66 Triple Dippers are receiving over $21.4 million in pension cash bonuses just for showing up to work and collecting $5.1 million in salaries to do the same job at the same time, and are the only public employees who don’t pay 3% of their salary into the Florida Pension System cheating taxpayers out of $153,231. Pension cash bonuses created $39 Billion in unfunded pension liability, $1,725 per Florida resident! Watch the video above for our full presentation on this atrocious abuse of taxpayers funds!
HALL of SHAME Bureaucrats not Satisfied with a 5-year pension Bonus!
Charlotte County Board of Commissioners Pension Cash Bonus Staff as of April 2025
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | First | Last | Fake Retirement Date | Pension Bonus Date | 5 year Pension Cash bonus | 8 Year Pension Cash Bonus | Monthly Pension Est. | Salary | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | MICHAEL | SENECA | 07/01/2022 | 06/30/2030 | 698,992.00 | 1,298,856.00 | 12,469.00 | 89,856.00 | Battion Chief |
| 2 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | CHRISTOPHER | MOTT | 08/01/2023 | 07/31/2031 | 1,272,851.00 | 12,219.00 | 88,816.00 | Battion Chief | |
| 3 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | LARRY | LIPPEL | 09/01/2023 | 08/31/2031 | 1,159,724.00 | 11,133.00 | 88,816.00 | Battion Chief | |
| 4 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | DENNIS | LOCKER | 08/01/2023 | 07/31/2031 | 1,071,490.00 | 10,286.00 | 59,571.00 | Fire Medic | |
| 5 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | CHRISTOPHER | KENDRICK | 09/01/2024 | 08/31/2032 | 1,045,867.00 | 10,040.00 | 72,717.00 | Fire Lt | |
| 6 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | CURTISS | OWENS | 07/01/2021 | 06/30/2029 | 471,245.00 | 903,742.00 | 8,676.00 | 69,597.00 | Fire Para |
| 7 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | KENNETH | COBLENTZ | 07/01/2019 | 06/30/2027 | 459,638.00 | 836,142.00 | 8,027.00 | 71,157.00 | Fire Lt |
| 8 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | GERALD | MAZZONI | 01/01/2022 | 12/31/2029 | 424,100.00 | 785,708.00 | 7,543.00 | 59,571.00 | Fire Medic |
| 9 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | JON | JENSEN | 10/01/2022 | 09/01/2027 | 781,823.00 | 7,506.00 | 75,317.00 | Fire Lt | |
| 10 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | TODD | SCHWALBE | 12/01/2023 | 11/30/2031 | 686,676.00 | 6,592.00 | 54,558.00 | Fire Emt | |
| 11 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | SIMON | CANNIZZARO | 08/01/2020 | 07/31/2028 | 364,056.00 | 667,834.00 | 6,411.00 | 59,571.00 | Fire Medic |
| 12 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | DONALD | FINKELSTEIN | 11/01/2023 | 10/31/2031 | 660,738.00 | 6,343.00 | 93,454.00 | Vehicle Equipt Super | |
| 13 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | WENDY | CHERMANSKY | 09/01/2023 | 08/31/2031 | 560,081.00 | 5,377.00 | 51,438.00 | Fire Emt | |
| 14 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | EDWARD | DIAZ | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 | 445,655.00 | 473,473.00 | 4,545.00 | 91,499.00 | Fire Medic |
| 15 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | JANETTE | KNOWLTON | 01/01/2022 | 12/31/2026 | 435,766.00 | 462,467.00 | 4,440.00 | 239,158.00 | County Attorney |
| 16 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | DIANE | WHIDDEN | 12/01/2023 | 11/30/2031 | 431,927.00 | 4,146.00 | 84,781.00 | Asst BOC | |
| 17 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | THOMAS | EMMI | 06/01/2019 | 05/31/2027 | 166,849.00 | 303,579.00 | 2,914.00 | 79,997.00 | EmVehicle Tech |
| 18 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | PAUL | KING | 04/01/2023 | 03/31/2031 | 283,504.00 | 2,722.00 | 64,334.00 | Equpt operator | |
| 19 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | ROGER | VOLLMER | 06/01/2019 | 04/30/2027 | 135,189.00 | 247,391.00 | 2,375.00 | 61,256.00 | Sr Program Coordinator |
| 20 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | SUE | MCKEAN | 08/01/2021 | 07/31/2029 | 130,289.00 | 241,679.00 | 2,320.00 | 63,357.00 | Billing Specialist |
| 21 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | ROGER | DAVIS | 01/01/2023 | 12/31/2027 | 217,639.00 | 2,089.00 | 100,984.00 | Fiscal Analyst | |
| 22 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | DENNIS | MOORE | 12/01/2019 | 11/30/2027 | 197,545.00 | 1,896.00 | 64,771.00 | Asset Coordinator | |
| 23 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | KENNETH | ROBINSON | 06/01/2021 | 05/31/2026 | 107,904.00 | 193,593.00 | 1,858.00 | 77,459.00 | Equipt Operator |
| 24 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | RICHARD | LISENBEE | 10/01/2022 | 09/30/2027 | 184,876.00 | 1,775.00 | 84,344.00 | Traffic Systems | |
| 25 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | DAVID | Cain | 09/01/2019 | 08/31/2027 | 178,744.00 | 1,774.00 | 79,997.00 | Design Tech | |
| 26 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | JOHN | CRABTREE | 08/01/2023 | 07/31/2031 | 169,232.00 | 1,625.00 | 66,934.00 | Equipt Operator | |
| 27 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | JOSEPH | MERCER | 12/01/2023 | 11/30/2031 | 157,154.00 | 1,509.00 | 52,187.00 | Equipt Operator | |
| 28 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | JANET | OQUENDO | 10/01/2023 | 10/01/2028 | 120,134.00 | 1,153.00 | 88,816.00 | Zoning Tech | |
| 29 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | GEORGE | SMITH | 07/01/2020 | 04/30/2025 | 68,363.00 | 71,062.00 | 682.00 | 54,205.00 | Sign Tech |
| 30 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | WENDY | SCOTT | 09/01/2020 | 08/31/2025 | 49,905.00 | 52,164.00 | 501.00 | 83,845.00 | Planner |
| 31 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | MATTHEW | AVERBECK | 02/01/2025 | 01/31/2033 | 72,717.00 | Fire Lt | |||
| 32 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | NATHAN | BOYETTE | 04/01/2024 | 03/31/2032 | 51,438.00 | Fire Emt | |||
| 33 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | Stacey | DOLLEMAN | 07/01/2025 | 05/31/2033 | 71,198.00 | Prog Coordinator | |||
| 34 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | DENNIS | KRZEMINSKI | 10/01/2024 | 09/30/2032 | 40,061.00 | Janitor/maintenance | |||
| 35 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | ROBERT | LUCAS | 02/01/2025 | 01/31/2033 | 52,125.00 | Bridge Tender | |||
| 36 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | CHARLES | MCCOLLUM | 08/01/2024 | 07/31/2032 | 75,317.00 | Fire Lt | |||
| 37 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | JOHN | MCGINNIS | 04/01/2024 | 03/31/2032 | 55,910.00 | Equipt Operator | |||
| 38 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | JOSEPH | MONTELEONE | 06/01/2024 | 05/31/2032 | 36,254.00 | Janitor/maintenance | |||
| 39 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | MONTY | RODRIGUEZ | 10/01/2024 | 09/30/2032 | 82,826.00 | Parks | |||
| 40 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | DANIEL | SACKSTEDER | 10/01/2024 | 09/30/2032 | 54,558.00 | Fire Emt | |||
| 41 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | STACEY | TROWBRIDGE | 02/01/2025 | 01/31/2033 | 75,462.00 | Contracts | |||
| 42 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | GLORIA | WALBERG | 10/01/2023 | 09/30/2031 | 75,462.00 | Code Officer | |||
| 43 | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | yel5mf3cqm9uy | 06/09/2025 09:36 PM | JAMES | WILCOX | 08/01/2024 | 07/31/2032 | 69,597.00 | Fire Lt | |||
| First | Last | Fake Retirement Date | Pension Bonus Date | 5 year Pension Cash bonus | 8 Year Pension Cash Bonus | Monthly Pension Est. | Salary | Position |
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Targets for Collier County General Government Savings FY 2025
This post outlines the targeted savings for Collier County General Government in FY 2025 through privatization, pension reforms, and other efficiency measures. The data is based on the FY 2025 Adopted Budget.
Savings Targets Table
| # | Department | FY 2025 Adopted Budget | 10% Privatization Savings | 18.5% Privatization Savings | 40% Savings Replacing Pension Bonus w/ Entry Level | Budget Book Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | County Water/Sewer District Operations (4008) | 294,068,900 | 29,406,890 | 54,402,746.5 | p. 98 | |
| 2 | Water/Sewer Motor Pool Capital & Spec Assessment (4009) | 7,189,800 | 718,980 | 1,330,113 | p. 99 | |
| 3 | Collier Area Transit – CAT Enhancements (4030) | 4,116,100 | 411,610 | 761,478.5 | p. 105 | |
| 4 | Transportation Disadvantaged (4033) A | 2,886,500 | 288,650 | 534,002.5 | p. 106 | |
| 5 | Emergency Medical Services (4050) B | 63,073,500 | 6,307,350 | 11,668,597.5 | p. 108 | |
| 6 | Emergency Medical Services Motor Pool & Other Capital Fund (4051) | 4,284,800 | 428,480 | 792,688 | p. 109 | |
| 7 | EMS Capital Fund (4055) | 3,185,300 | 318,530 | 589,280.5 | p. 110 | |
| 8 | Solid Waste Disposal (4070) C | 50,509,100 | 5,050,910 | 9,344,183.5 | p. 111 | |
| 9 | Mandatory Trash Collection (4073) D | 49,633,900 | 4,963,390 | 9,182,271.5 | p. 113 | |
| 10 | Solid Waste Capital Projects (4074) | 9,126,000 | 912,600 | 1,688,310 | p. 114 | |
| 11 | Collier County Airport Authority (4090) | 11,323,500 | 1,132,350 | 2,094,847.5 | p. 115 | |
| 12 | Airport Capital (4091) | 2,424,600 | 242,460 | 448,551 | p. 115 | |
| 13 | Information Technology (5005) | 12,783,100 | 1,278,310 | 2,364,873.5 | p. 117 | |
| 14 | Information Technology Capital (5006) | 9,998,400 | 999,840 | 1,849,704 | p. 118 | |
| 15 | Group Health & Life Insurance Fund (5017) E | 88,488,800 | 8,848,880 | 16,370,428 | p. 119 | |
| 16 | Fleet Management (5021) | 16,668,000 | 1,666,800 | 3,083,580 | p. 120 | |
| 17 | Motor Pool Capital Fund (5023) | 13,631,600 | 1,363,160 | 2,521,846 | p. 121 | |
| 18 | Legal Staff F (p. 9 Budget Summary) | 3,719,600 | 371,960 | 688,126 | ||
| 19 | Replace Retired Pension Bonus Staff | 7,763,494 | 3,105,397.6 | |||
| 20 | Reduced staff unused days off bank from 500 to 40 G | |||||
| 21 | Unused days off cashed out at salary earned H | |||||
| 22 | Increase Deductibles and Copays by 15% for smokers, vapers, obese and illegal drug users I | |||||
| Totals | 643,391,900 | 64,339,190 | 119,027,501.5 | 3,105,398 |
Notes:
- A: Uber/Lyft with income test
- B: End Duplication with Fire Districts
- C: End Waste Management Contract for Life of Landfill
- D: Break up Trash/Recycling/yard waste collections into 4 districts
- E: Obese, Smokers, vapers, Illegal Drug Users pay 15% higher Co-pays, Deductibles
- F: Retired HEIDI CICKO ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY Salary $196,581 Pension Bonus $772,059 Monthly pension $7,412 Retired KATHYNELL CROTTEAU LEGAL SECRETARY Salary $77,323 Pension Bonus $136,089
- G: County needs to provide
- H: County needs to provide
- I: County needs to provide
Additional Privatization Candidates
- Landscaping (p. 55)
- Grounds Keeping (p. 55)
- Lock Smith (p. 55)
- Pest Control (p. 21)
- Janitors (p. 53)
- GSI Mapping (p. 47)
- Bayshore (p. 48)
- Facilities Management (p. 53)
- Real Estate Acquisition reduce corruption (p. 57)
- Property Management and Leasing (p. 58 and p. 59)
- Privatize not sublet Fleet Management/ Uber (p. 60 and 21)
- Immokalee Landscaping
- Library Adult Programs Library Collier Schools duplication (p. 64)
Resources
Contact: Dave Jaye, Researcher | 586-488-5177 | dave.jaye55@gmail.com
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