Board gives RSCVA chief raise; bonus; perks

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

RENO, Nev. - The executive director of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority has been given a hefty pay raise and other perks by the agency's board of directors.

After a closed personnel meeting Thursday, the agency's board of directors voted to boost Keene's salary to $180,000 annually. That's a 20 percent increase, up from $149,350.

Keene also was given a $22,000 bonus and a 66 percent increase in his monthly car allowance, from $450 to $750.

Board member and Reno Councilman Tom Herndon noted that when it comes to trying to attract tourists, "top people cost money."

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