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Malia M. Cohen
California State Controller
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La Mesa
Year:
Population
60,908

This city does not include payments toward the unfunded liability of the employer sponsored retirement plan.

Last Updated: 6/24/2025

Report: Departments

Department Employees Total Wages Total Retirement & Health Contribution
Community Development 24 $1,140,797 $232,969
Police 124 $14,157,500 $3,505,414
Administrative Services 44 $3,717,118 $766,920
Community Services 72 $1,124,949 $176,198
Fire 52 $9,119,951 $2,105,907
Public Works 54 $3,040,047 $753,394
Public Works - Eng 23 $1,471,778 $309,197