The appointment and retirement left two vacancies at top county jobs. (syracuse.com)
But they don't require disclosure of donations to political party committees and local political clubs, which often are closely tied to top county elected officials. (newsday.com)
Other top counties for wage growth include Harris County, Texas, where Houston is located, with 18 percent; Orange County, Calif., with 16 percent; and Miami - Dada County, Fla., with 10 percent. (nreionline.com)