AG says Baker police chief salary difference does not violate consitution

BAKER –The difference in pay between the current and previous Baker police chiefs does not violate the state constitution, according to an attorney general's opinion.Harold Rideau, who was mayor at the time of the election, requested the opinion after complaints that the new chief was being treated unfairly. Police Chief Carl Dunn has said the plan that has led to his being paid less than prior chief Mike Knaps is unfair. The council voted to give hi