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For Immediate Release
October 10, 2014
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Ike Legget Approved 17.5 % Pay Increase for County Council
Rockville - Last week, the state of Maryland lowered state tax revenue projections for this year and next by a combined $405 million. The revision comes despite the continuous tax hikes that Montgomery County residents have been subjected to – over the last eight years, taxes have been raised 40 times by Governor O'malley and the democrat controlled legislature. The crippling taxes Montgomery County residents face have done nothing to benefit the greater community and solely benefit the nine county council members and County Executive Ike Leggett.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/blaming-the-economy-md-officials-lower-state-revenue-projections-by-405-million/2014/09/24/e6b41f1a-440b-11e4-b47c-f5889e061e5f_story.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/phased-in-175percent-raise-approved-for-montgomery-county-council/2013/10/22/5e930ab8-3b4e-11e3-b6a9-da62c264f40e_story.html
As everyday citizens struggle with a sluggish economy and lagging job growth, the county council and County Executive will receive a handsome pay raise after November's elections. Council members will enjoy a 17.5% pay increase, raising their yearly compensation to $125,000 while the County Executive will see a 3% bump, bringing total pay to $190,000. This excessive, self-gratifying raise leaves Montgomery County residents with a higher tax bill and no tangible benefits.
Tax revenue is dwindling, children throughout the county attend class in trailers rather than proper classrooms, taxpayers see regular raises in property taxes and energy rates, yet the current County Executive will see comfort and benefit in a pay raise. Jim Shalleck will reverse this trend, restore economic priorities in the county, and invest in the future for all residents. End this fiscal irresponsibility and vote fiscal sanity into Montgomery County.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/blaming-the-economy-md-officials-lower-state-revenue-projections-by-405-million/2014/09/24/e6b41f1a-440b-11e4-b47c-f5889e061e5f_story.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/phased-in-175percent-raise-approved-for-montgomery-county-council/2013/10/22/5e930ab8-3b4e-11e3-b6a9-da62c264f40e_story.html
To arrange an interview with Jim Shalleck, Candidate for County Executive in Montgomery County please contact Jim at 301-987-0505 or email Jim@voteShalleck.com
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Jim Shalleck for County Executive
9408 Bethany Place
Montgomery Village, Maryland 20886 301-987-0505 jim.shalleck@hotmail.com www.voteshalleck.com
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