I don't think it's good public policy to give ourselves raises. We will still work hard regardless of the compensation. |
It's not good public policy for anyone in government to give themselves a raise. Your wisdom is compelling, mayor. It would be a good gesture to employees to see how the budget surpluses sort out. |
More compensation won't make any of us serve any harder, so in terms of the taxpayer getting more for their dollar, it just won't make a difference. |
The arguments were that the more money we earn the more respect we'll have. I suggested then that we raise it significantly more so we get significantly more respect. |
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