More of our tax dollars will go into the pockets of Austin City Council Members. The council voted unanimously to give themselves a 30% pay raise, and a $5,400 car allowance without any discussion.
Add the 30% and the $5,400 for a council whopping 41% increase in pay!
See the KXAN Poll, with 88% saying they 'should not give themselves a nearly 30% pay raise' as well as comments HERE.
Councilman Brewster McCracken wants to runfor mayor. He voted to toll roads we've already paid
for in 2004 and again in 2005 (100% tax funded).
He also voted for the Red Light Camera scam.
Brewster just gave himself a 41% raise with your money.
Read about Brewster's Broken Promises.
Kim and Wynn voted for the raise but say they won't take it (sure, until some time passes and we are distracted). The well is dry when it comes to freeways and other budget needs, but the dollars are loose and fancy free when it comes to self serving pay raises.
I'm sure representing the special interests is hard work (toll roads, red light cameras and more), but a 41% raise?
When you go to work today, tell your boss your going to give yourself a 41% pay raise. I imagine some 'spit takes' or a lot of rolling on the floor with uncontrollable laughter will take place. Shouldn't we the public (the councils boss) get to vote on any pay raise? And, if it was on the ballot, do you think the council would have the nerve to ask for 41%?
Hell no.
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