|
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend Bookmark this thread |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:28 PM Original message |
$68,000 salary for the Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:29 PM Response to Original message |
1. Why in the world would a town of 8,000 people need a full time mayor? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
KingFlorez (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:30 PM Response to Original message |
2. That's probably why she decided to get into politics, to make money |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
bigdarryl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
3. As a Correction Officer I make 73,000 yearly so I make more than a Mayor |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:33 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Wow! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
bigdarryl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:37 PM Response to Reply #4 |
21. CORRUPTED!!!! NEW JERSEY |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mcctatas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:07 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. My brother lives in NJ... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:35 PM Response to Reply #3 |
7. Hey, BigDarryl, I was a CO myself once. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
5. That salary is not out of line in Alaska. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #5 |
11. Sure, but you were full time |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:52 PM Response to Reply #5 |
13. btw, my daughter lives in Alaska so I know how expensive it is |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Blue_In_AK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:55 PM Response to Reply #13 |
14. Thanks, JD |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 07:56 PM Response to Reply #5 |
26. it's out of line for that position in ANY state |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sammytko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:34 PM Response to Original message |
6. Even San Antonio doesn't pay their mayor |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
central scrutinizer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #6 |
9. not necessarily a good thing |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #9 |
12. You are talking about a meeting of 2 hrs every 2 weeks |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sammytko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:59 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. there is a very well paid city manager - $275K or so nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
central scrutinizer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:41 PM Response to Reply #16 |
23. but doesn't the city council and mayor vote on budget items? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
asdjrocky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
8. You're kidding. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Jersey Devil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:41 PM Response to Original message |
10. PS - Sorry - forgot the link to the salary |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
HereSince1628 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
15. What the heck, She brought Wasilla an ice rink it didn't even know it needed |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
ladywnch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
17. The city of Wasilla never had a city manager UNTIL Palin was elected mayor!!! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
LisaM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:42 PM Response to Reply #17 |
24. I agree with you about the rink. She bought if for her kids. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
qanda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:23 PM Response to Original message |
18. My cousin is the mayor of a town outside of Pittsburgh |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Viking12 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:29 PM Response to Original message |
19. our city of 16,000 pays our mayor about the same, $64,000 |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Madam Mossfern (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
20. Wow -our town is 13,000 |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Supersedeas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-18-08 03:38 PM Response to Original message |
22. pop was 5K during her tenure |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) | Tue Apr 30th 2024, 09:03 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion: Presidential (Through Nov 2009) |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC