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re: Local Government Salaries

Richard J. Steinberg — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:15:29 GMT

BrookfieldNow also reports that 10 City of Brookfield employees earn over $75,000 annually. This information had already been published and my recital is a reference to that information.

Our beloved USA was, in part, founded by our forefathers who firmly protested the British taxes and other impositions, to feather the nest of the British royalty.

re: Local Government Salaries

Richard J. Steinberg — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:32:04 GMT

Recent cites by BrookfieldNOW under Municipal Employee Salaries for 2006 ran for a substantial time period. The information was listed there. City government has a duty to cut spending in all areas and salaries and benefits are just one area.

See the web for police and fire department salaries.

The latest municipal judge salary was $28,500 annual with no health insurance or other personal allowances.

re: Local Government Salaries

IMNOTPC — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:22:55 GMT

I think we agree that $90,000 per year is a good salary. You're not rich, but you are surely above average. If the citizens of a community are to debate the pay scale for certain employees, I think we should look at the occupation, hours spent on the job, and the value we are getting back. To rant about an amount without knowing what we are getting for it is ignorant. For all we know, there could be a $15,000 per year librarian that is sleeping in the storage room all day. I'd be more concerned about that $15,000 than a $90,000 per year attorney who saved taxpayers millions by doing a good job. I'm as hard right as they get when holding public employees accountable, but I believe in knowing all my facts before shooting my mouth off.

re: Local Government Salaries

intewedm — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:43:44 GMT

I'm El gato and I approve of your rant! Government employees used to whine that they were paid less than the private sector. They used that mantra to jack their salaries up above the private sector along with benefits that far surpass the private sector. The docile taxpayers just continue to foot the bill and say little about it. $90K per year is a damn good salary and way too many people are being overpaid in government and the private sector for what they do.

Greed is what it's all about! Everyone seems to think they should be paid more than they are.

re: Local Government Salaries

IMNOTPC — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:58:06 GMT

Your article says nothing except that you personally feel that nobody in city government should be making over $90,000. You've listed none of the occupations in order for us readers to make our own judgement. I will say that I am not a big advocate for overpaid city employees, but I also understand that $90,000 per year is not an obscene amount of money and some occupations command that much for good people. For instance, upper level civil engineers, mayors, some JUDGES, and attorneys working for municipalities may merit that pay range.

Every article that critisizes and tries to stir up thought should contain all the information needed to make an educated opinion. Yours' sounds like just another rant against government.

re: Traffic Law Changes

Richard J. Steinberg — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:28:44 GMT

Good comment about stop signs. The local police as public servants have the duty to enforce the traffic laws.

re: Traffic Law Changes

Richard J. Steinberg — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:28:42 GMT

Good comment about stop signs. The local police as public servants have the duty to enforce the traffic laws.

re: Traffic Law Changes

Santa's Elf — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:01:45 GMT

On the topic, when did the state change the law regarding the meaning of a STOP sign?

When I was a kid, the law required that the motorist bring his vehicle to a complete stop at the sign, then proceed when traffic allowed.

Currently a STOP sign seems to mean "Go right on through like a bat out of hell if there is a chance that, by hesitating at the sign, you might be forced to yield the right of way to someone else!

re: Traffic Law Changes

Richard J. Steinberg — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:31:47 GMT

No.2 and 3 above were not included in posting.

2. Point Reduction School is allowed every 3 years, instead of the previous 5 years.

3. No points will be assessed upon reinstatement of drivers license.

re: CUBS WIN

Santa's Elf — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:30:20 GMT

Well, when I saw your headline, I was ready to demand a change of venue. But having read your blog entry, I find I must agree with your conclusions.

First and foremost, the Cubs are good!

Second, the Brewers are talented, but young.

Last, I too used to believe that Yost is just too nice a guy. But there's more to it than that. When a coach leaves a pitcher in long enough to hand out seven runs in an inning, he's plumb out of good reasons why a big league team ought to keep him as coach!

re: CUBS WIN

intewedm — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:58:05 GMT

Watching Yost on TV shows just what a lackluster coach he is. I agree completely that he doesn't manage strategy. I believe that with a manager like Piniella the Brewers would be a much better team. It's obvious that the Brewers pitching is still a weak point, and the batters can't perform well against really good pitchers. We've come a long way, but the Cubs just proved we are not a World Series team yet. Hopefully what seems obvious to us is also obvious to the owner!

re: CUBS WIN

Richard J. Steinberg — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:45:31 GMT

i meant to say hurt their feelings although the manager is careful not to hurt himself

re: Lets Go To The Movies

mick — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:24:19 GMT

You are obviously a romantic. You make Casablanca sound like a documentary.

re: Retirement is not easy

pk1fn — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:29:00 GMT

Like you said, retirement can leave a void. Football has been Favre's life since he was a little boy. Frankly I was hoping he would be content with his decision but if he feels the urge to come back the Packers should let him. Rodgers made it clear in his comments to SI that he doesn't care about the fans and Favre is still the best quarterback for the team.

re: Retirement is not easy

GerryG — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:54:16 GMT

Let's hope Brett reads your blog!

re: LOU GEHRIG PART 3 A HERO DEPARTS

Richard J. Steinberg — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:45:36 GMT

correct to tragedy

re: LOU GEHRIG PART 3 A HERO DEPARTS

Richard J. Steinberg — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:44:15 GMT

correct to tragedy

re: LOU GEHRIG. PART 2

mholmes — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:58:22 GMT

Lou Gehrig is a classic american story.

re: LOU GEHRIG----A QUIET HERO

Richard J. Steinberg — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:35:42 GMT

PART 1. PART 2 COMING

re: LOU GEHRIG----A QUIET HERO

Richard J. Steinberg — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:23:17 GMT

spelled memorabillia