How Noble!
- Chicago's $98,125-a-year aldermen voted themselves a cost-of-living pay raise last summer -- and gave themselves political cover by approving the subsequently vetoed big-box minimum wage ordinance on the same day.
But that doesn't mean they're too big to sacrifice.
Friday, the City Council's Finance Committee approved a mandatory furlough plan for 3,273 city managers -- and voluntarily added aldermen to the list of those giving up one day's pay to help plug a mid-year budget shortfall.
We've got an even better idea - in addition to giving up an entire day's pay, why don't the aldercreatures contribute one day's bribe money or one day's worth of crooked contracts and land deals. That'd close Daley's budget gap instantly.
Labels: city politics
posted by SCC at 12:01 AM
21 Comments:
I can't believe it.
Today's front page story about the media cover-up of the Knoxville torture murders in the Tribune ends with the following factual statement:
"In 2005, there were more than 645,000 victims of cross-racial violent crimes between blacks and whites in the U.S. In 90 percent of those crimes, black offenders attacked white victims."
That we have 50 alderman is a joke.....cut them down to the 25 police districts as representation and we will save a ton of money right there!!!!! Millions of dollars!!! L.A. doesn't have this much waste in their city goverment!!!!
Gee 50 Wards, decrease to only 25 Wards. BIG SAVINGS!
the alder man steal more in one day than the salary they make.... it should reflect the day of thievery not a days pay.....budget would be in balance in 24 hrs,,,,,
Our raises and benefits should mirror what Chicago Aldermen get. I would love to see their pension plan and medical and dental plans too. Publicisizing their benefits might make our plight for better wages and benefits a little easier. Whatever they get, we should get too.
I like how they can vote without public approval a pay raise.
why wasn't the " budget shortfall " talked about when the olympic people were here.
'The Invisible Man' should forfeit his entire annual salary, since he's never in our Ward & give it to the beat cops over here and UBAM. The only people that do anything for this area...
we don't need alderman. they are a waste of $$$. my alderman doesnt do shit for the community. you call the office no matter what time or stop by and he's never there. always an exuse. you leave your concerns or problems with the sec'y who's reading mags or painting their nails and nothing gets done. fucking joke i say!
aldercreatures pension is 80% and health insurance is free
aldercreatures can carry firearms but still get po's assigned as security
I keep asking but never get an answer, "Why the hell do we need aldermen?".
Do these "peace officers" as they are defined in the description of them over 125 yrs. ago, have to follow the same laws that we do as far as gun ownership goes? King Ritchie made such a big stink over the guns in Chicago,AND our retires being able to carry with the infamous "whos gunna be responsable?" speach. Well whos responsable for our OVERPAID& UNDERWORKED Alderthieves if they shoot someone??? The king wants more guns out of criminals hands disarm the alderthieves!!!!!! We are also short P.Os why dont we take away all the security details from them as well...50 aldermen... what at least 2 or 3 coppers for each detail to run o.k.? Days off, picking up and dropping off for meetings, picking the kids up from school,dont forget someone needs to get the drycleaning, DAMN, i almost forgot the most important one....picking up the "envelopes" so things "run right" in the neighborhoods, maybe 4 coppers each?!?!? x 50 hhhmmm I just found 200 policemen that can be better utilized than being drivers/bodyguards for the MOB and at what D2 or better pay???? LOOKOUT HUBERMAN I MIGHT BE THE NEW GOLDENBOY!!!! Ill wait here by the phone....Damn i forgot im not Irish or Italian....SHENANIGANS AS USUAL!!!!
Anonymous said...
That we have 50 alderman is a joke.....cut them down to the 25 police districts as representation and we will save a ton of money right there!!!!! Millions of dollars!!! L.A. doesn't have this much waste in their city goverment!!!!
6/10/2007 02:33:00 AM
why do we need any? you can call 311 and get service (if you get any) than calling an alderthug! don't forget these asses get allowances for office expenses, free secretary and 4 others for back-up LOL! how about when king richie makes them run a committee lots more $$$$$$! another posttrue but do they have to qualify? why do they have cpd drivers paid D-3 and barely work? hmm! a few years ago chuck goudie did a piece called "pampered and protected" all about the alderfolks and their drivers they were shown picking up cleaning,going to the stores,driving everyone around, getting coffee for the elected,going golfing etc... what a waste! Lets see we dump 25 alderman at the salary plus benefits and extra cash that is over 300K each x 25 hmm they you get rid of at least 10@ D-3 plus all the overtime, plus city cars with free fuel and everything, wow! were are talking big money here! will it happen never! we need more alzheimers patients that are like stone and the rest! how about term limits that would help prevent the crazy old from the quset to ruin everything because of pure stupidity! look at daley can he talk? at least his old press sect. jim williamns kept him in check!
In 90 percent of those crimes, black offenders attacked white victims."
Now go stuck that up your racsit ass jesse jackson, reverent meeks, reverent paul jakes and the rest of you no good lousy west side scum!
Aldermen need the cop body guards because like the cops guarding them they can't shoot either.
Anonymous said...
Aldermen need the cop body guards because like the cops guarding them they can't shoot either.
6/11/2007 08:28:00 PM
Funny but true! Do their bodyguards qualify? Or is it just a wink and nod gesture? Could you imagine an alderperson actually getting into a shooting? the round table would be a joke!
Anonymous said...
Do these "peace officers" as they are defined in the description of them over 125 yrs. ago, have to follow the same laws that we do as far as gun ownership goes? King Ritchie made such a big stink over the guns in Chicago,AND our retires being able to carry with the infamous "whos gunna be responsable?" speach. Well whos responsable for our OVERPAID& UNDERWORKED Alderthieves if they shoot someone??? The king wants more guns out of criminals hands disarm the alderthieves!!!!!! We are also short P.Os why dont we take away all the security details from them as well...50 aldermen... what at least 2 or 3 coppers for each detail to run o.k.? Days off, picking up and dropping off for meetings, picking the kids up from school,dont forget someone needs to get the drycleaning, DAMN, i almost forgot the most important one....picking up the "envelopes" so things "run right" in the neighborhoods, maybe 4 coppers each?!?!? x 50 hhhmmm I just found 200 policemen that can be better utilized than being drivers/bodyguards for the MOB and at what D2 or better pay???? LOOKOUT HUBERMAN I MIGHT BE THE NEW GOLDENBOY!!!! Ill wait here by the phone....Damn i forgot im not Irish or Italian....SHENANIGANS AS USUAL!!!!
6/11/2007 12:58:00 AM
I went to a event and the new city clerk delvalle was there and a reporter noticed he drove up himself in a nice police spec black crown vic, he was asked "where are your police drivers", he replied " I can drive myself the police are better utilized on the streets protecting the tax paying citizens, i can pick up my own kids, laundry etc"". What a breath of fresh air now why do the others have details? what a waste!
Anyone recall an alderman actually using their weapon to thwart a crime. I'm not talking about chasing the kids from behind their house or just capping a few off on Newyears eve. Stop a mugging or capturing an armed robber. They can carry what they want, there not required to qualify and our city insures them.
I went to a event and the new city clerk delvalle was there and a reporter noticed he drove up himself in a nice police spec black crown vic, he was asked "where are your police drivers", he replied " I can drive myself the police are better utilized on the streets protecting the tax paying citizens, i can pick up my own kids, laundry etc"". What a breath of fresh air now why do the others have details? what a waste!
6/12/2007 12:00:00 AM
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I dont get a lot of what goes on, its just bad spending/business.The thing that i hate the most is that all the aldermen are CONSTANTLY "FUND RAISING"why do they need to do this i and some of you ask? Because when they retire or lose an election,which is rare, they keep all the money from their reelection fund {warchest} its theirs to keep...WTF IS THAT?!?!? As a few have asked, i would like to see the retirement plan they have as well, ill bet its the best you will ever see in the shcity! And why wouldnt it be they voted on that too, im sure! You have a guy like,oh i dont know....Burke who has been an alderman for what pushing 40 yrs.,AND holds how many other seats on boards, or jobs.As well as his own lawfirm. Think about this for a sec. 40 yrs. of "fundraising" how much do you think he has in his warchest?? 2mil.? 5mil.? 25mil.? Paychecks as alderman, commity on finance boss,what other city paychecks does he get, i dont know.Yet he has time to run around at night waisting gas and wear and tear on a city vehicle to chase around a bunch of kids that might or might not be dragracing?? Lets look at this for a sec.{do i care about the kids or them racing , fuck no, racing mom and dads honda...wow they might actually get up to 50mph...OMG call guiness book of world records they broke a new land speed record!!!!!!!!}150 cars maybe 200-300 kids, they are not robbing, slinging dope,shooting at the police or each other,just hanging out in an industrial section??? Shit Ed go home watch t.v. and count all our money you spent 40 yrs. taking. It almost makes me want to go buy a fast car and join in....wait i cant...i cant afford it or the gas, because i CANT VOTE MYSELF A FUCKING RAISE WHENEVER THE HELL I FEEL LIKE IT!!!! Oh heres another one i just found out, alderman vote on what trucks/suvs have to get the truck city sticker. So i can see them all sitting around going, "well lets not put this truck on the list because we all have one or a family member has one and we dont want to pay the extra 50 bucks.....{laughter bursts out} WHO THE FUCK ARE WE KIDDING ,WHO OF US ACTUALLY BUYS THOSE THINGS!!!!!!!!!!" Then they all order lunch that we probably pay for that too. I guess ill look for a part time again before thet new tax raise hits....the city is short on money if you havent heard....dont know why?!?!?!
HEY SCC MAYBE YOU COULD DO A STORY AND A LINK SHOWING THIS WEBSITE WITH CONTRACT TIME COMING UP MAYBE THEY COULD SHOW US HOW TO SAVE $$$$ THEY SURE KNOW HOW TO MAKE A SMALL SALARY GROW!
6/12/2007 05:40:00 PM
http://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/D2Semi.aspx?id=333325
Add this together think it is 5 MILLION! You can do a serch on any elected in illinois just go to committees and type in last name how much do they have? this is what they show is there more?
how about they give up cars? drivers? bodyguards? cpd protection? extra money for committees? graft? payoffs? selling fund raising tickets so they can get paid off for putting people in spots? how about 50 leave the job and look at all the $$$$ we would save! probably a billion dollars with all they take and spend on their pork projects!
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