Ald. Michael McGee, Jr., talking from jail to TMJ4 reporter Heather Shannon. | Photo: Today's TMJ4

Ald. Michael McGee, Jr., talking from jail to TMJ4 reporter Heather Shannon. | Photo: Today's TMJ4

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McGee Earning Salary While Behind Bars

By Jay Sorgi

Story Created: Apr 11, 2008

Story Updated: Apr 11, 2008

Milwaukee Alderman Michael McGee, Jr. has been taking in taxpayer cash as he sits in the can.

While behind bars, McGee has made $67,000 in salary from taxpayers, including a $3,000 travel allowance which he couldn't touch while in jail or even before, since he couldn't legally drive.

The Journal Sentinel says McGee will also take in a $7,900 pension every year when he turns 60.

McGee faces federal and state charges for allegations of shakedowns of business owners in his district, vote buying and conspiracy in a beating attack.

McGee's term as alderman of the sixth district ends Monday after he lost in the general election last week.

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