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Public employee tally: Top park districts in Metro Springfield

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Park districts for Chestnut-Beason, Springfield and Atlanta Memorial employ the most government workers per capita in Metro Springfield, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including the number of employees whose paychecks come from taxpayers. Employees per capita is calculated to compare staffs across cities and villages.

Where does your district rank?

Metro Springfield park districts with the most public employees

Rank
Park District
County
Population
Total Employees
% of Employees Per Capita
1
Chestnut-Beason
Logan
650
2
0.31 %
2
Springfield
Sangamon
120,000
348
0.29 %
3
Atlanta Memorial
Logan
1,648
1
0.06 %
4
Emden
Logan
1,955
1
0.05 %

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