Rock County supervisor wants to give some pay back

By BETH WHEELOCK ( Contact )   Monday, July 13, 2009
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WCLO's Beth Wheelock reports on the symbolism of voluntarily returning the pay.

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One Rock County Board supervisor wants his colleagues to give back a portion of the pay they receive for attending meetings.

Supervisor Alan Sweeney says it would be a symbolic move. At $50 a meeting he says it would be fair to give back $100 to the county to let voters know the county board is feeling their economic pain.

He says he has received a positive response from his colleagues on the board.

Sweeney represents rural areas in the northern part of the county.







reader COMMENTS (2)
localmatters
Jul 13, 2009 at 1:11 p.m.
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Biggirl -- I agree. $100 pales in comparison to what could be saved with proper diligence when budgeting.

biggirl
Jul 13, 2009 at 7:44 a.m.
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It would be more significant if they would adopt fiscally responsible policies.

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