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Originally Posted by Jimmy Stang
So basically, people got angry that council used to vote themselves a pay raise (even if it was reasonable and in line with the cost of living). So a formula was adopted. And now people are angry when that formula is followed and councillors don't vote against using the formula?
So outrage when they vote themselves a raise. Now outrage when they don't vote against a raise. I guess as long as there is outrage. Populism 101.
I understand this has more to do with the correct numbers being used, etc. but just let the city sort the numbers out accept the results. This charade of not voting for a raise, but being asked to vote against it is absurd. Especially when the numbers might yield a reduction anyway.
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What's going to be interesting is if they decide to vote against this raise based on the formula, the following year the salary adjustment could easily be double the amount for this year. Prepare for more faux outrage over maths.