I would like to propose that the Ramsey County District 4 & 6 residents use the
upcoming election as a referendum about the current salary levels for our
Ramsey County Commissioners. The District 4 & 6 is running unopposed and the
incumbents are Toni Carter & Jim McDonough. The commissioners currently make
90k+ for a theoretically part-time job which also provides access to County
health insurance (Janice Rettman voted against it. Blake was absent and has
voted against it in the past.). I attached an article reporting on their vote
in 2017 along with some addition past articles. Remember to read the comments.
https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Ordinances/2018%20Salary%20Ordinance.pdf
https://www.twincities.com/2017/06/13/ramsey-county-board-votes-to-pay-themselves-92k/
https://www.twincities.com/2016/06/14/ramsey-county-commissioners-get-another-raise/
http://www.bulletin-news.com/content/ramsey-county-board-incumbents-bennett-weissner-and-reinhardt-brush-back-challengers
Since the office has only one candidate, they will win. I propose that we use
the ballot as a "referendum".
IF YOU support the salary levels, vote for Toni & Jim.
IF YOU do NOT support these salary levels, vote for "Too Much$".
Too Much$ is not a person, but the level of votes for this "person" will help
determine how many citizens agree with the current salary levels.
Thanks for considering this "referendum" for District 4 & 6.
upcoming election as a referendum about the current salary levels for our
Ramsey County Commissioners. The District 4 & 6 is running unopposed and the
incumbents are Toni Carter & Jim McDonough. The commissioners currently make
90k+ for a theoretically part-time job which also provides access to County
health insurance (Janice Rettman voted against it. Blake was absent and has
voted against it in the past.). I attached an article reporting on their vote
in 2017 along with some addition past articles. Remember to read the comments.
https://www.ramseycounty.us/sites/default/files/Ordinances/2018%20Salary%20Ordinance.pdf
https://www.twincities.com/2017/06/13/ramsey-county-board-votes-to-pay-themselves-92k/
https://www.twincities.com/2016/06/14/ramsey-county-commissioners-get-another-raise/
http://www.bulletin-news.com/content/ramsey-county-board-incumbents-bennett-weissner-and-reinhardt-brush-back-challengers
Since the office has only one candidate, they will win. I propose that we use
the ballot as a "referendum".
IF YOU support the salary levels, vote for Toni & Jim.
IF YOU do NOT support these salary levels, vote for "Too Much$".
Too Much$ is not a person, but the level of votes for this "person" will help
determine how many citizens agree with the current salary levels.
Thanks for considering this "referendum" for District 4 & 6.
