Frankfort Park District Board Approves Pay Raise for Executive Director Gina Hassett

Article Summary: Following a closed session, the Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a compensation increase for Executive Director Gina Hassett. The decision was made during the board’s regular meeting, though the specific details of the new compensation were not made public.

Executive Director Compensation Key Points:

• The Frankfort Park District board approved the pay raise on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.

• The action followed a closed executive session where personnel matters were discussed.

• The compensation increase is for Executive Director Gina Hassett.

• The motion passed on a 4-0 vote, with one commissioner absent.

The Frankfort Park District Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, approved a pay raise for Executive Director Gina Hassett.

The decision came after the board returned to open session following a closed executive session where personnel matters were discussed. President Michael McCarey called for a motion to approve the compensation increase as discussed in the closed meeting.

Commissioner Elmer Gentry made the motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Mark Ponton. A roll call vote was taken, with Gentry, Ponton, President McCarey, and Commissioner Tom Barz all voting “aye.” Commissioner Tom Ruvoli was absent from the meeting. The motion was approved.

The specific amount of the salary increase and the new total compensation for the executive director were not disclosed in the public meeting minutes. Public bodies are permitted to discuss the compensation of specific employees in closed session under the Illinois Open Meetings Act, but the final vote to approve any changes must be taken in a public meeting.