CNMI Governor David M. Apatang

After facing public backlash, Gov. David M. Apatang canceled his request for legislative approval of an $80,000 annual salary for Special Assistant Henry Hofschneider—$20,000 above the government’s salary cap.

Gov. David M. Apatang is facing public backlash after requesting legislative approval for a $80,000 annual salary for Special Assistant Henry Hofschneider—$20,000 above the government’s salary cap—just one day before issuing sweeping austerity measures.