Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. (D-Ward 5) may make $125,000 a year as a member of the D.C. Council, but not much of that is staying in his bank account.

The Post reports that Thomas settled with the federal government today over $16,000 in unpaid student loans dating back almost 30 years. Though few other specifics were offered, he’s going to have to pay back the money and legal fees in monthly installments.

The settlement comes only months after Thomas agreed to pay the District back over $300,000 that D.C. Attorney Irv Nathan claims he used for personal indulgences like a luxury SUV and fancy trips. At the time of the settlement Thomas had to shell out $50,000; another $50,000 was due this month. Thomas will be paying down that debt through December 2013.

This all ties into the recent federal raid of his home. During that raid, an SUV and motorcycle were seized, so it’s not crazy to assume that maybe his bank accounts have been frozen too. If that’s the case, Thomas is going to be directing a lot of his salary back to both the District and federal governments. He does have a sketchy legal defense fund that may offer some help, but how much is unknown.

One of his colleagues will likely sympathize — Councilmember Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) has had his wages trimmed for payments owed to the IRS and a Maryland-based campaign consultant.