I will be voting NO on this pay raise proposal. I believe it’s highly unethical to vote your own raises. If anything , the Council should be voting only on a pay raise for the next administration and the Council should not directly benefit themselves. If the raises proposal passes,  l will give mine back by donating $500 per month to charitable organizations in my sixth district. In addition, Councilmembers get a city car and free gas along with other perks.

Since first elected, I have refused a city car because I don’t believe taxpayers should be paying for my ride. Many politicians have forgotten that they are public servants which means serving the public not themselves. When you run for political office, everyone knows what the salary is. If the pay scale is not satisfactory just don’t run.