Outrage at Edison

State senator outraged over Walker's salary

CREATED Jan. 20, 2012

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FORT MYERS - A state senator expressed outrage Thursday over embattled Edison State College president Ken Walker's salary.

"Sounds like a perfect opportunity to have a grand jury investigation," said State Sen. Steve Oelrich of Cross Creek.

A senate panel on higher education looked at audits from a number of colleges across the state. Walker's $837,000 salary drew Oelrich's attention.

Walker remains on paid leave while the college tries to fire him with cause.

Fox 4 left a messageswith Oelrich's office Friday.