I didn't know whether to put this under humor or politics to be honest. It's so stupid it's laughable. What were they thinking. I read this in today's newspaper.
In KY the Frankfort State Journal has reported that the director of the Legislative Research Commission has received a 47% raise in salary going from $132,000 to $195,000. For those who are inept at math this is a $63,000 increase.
What kind of a message is this sending to state employees? They received a 1% raise not nearly the 47% raise Sherman received. My he must be very good at what he does. I'm hoping there's more to this story.
The pay increase makes Sherman one of the highest paid employees in state government earning more than Gov. Steve Beshear's $120,000. A panel of legislative leaders authorized the pay increase by a vote of 11-5.
Rep. Carl Rollins-D is incensed and is asking Sherman either to resign or refuse to accept a pay raise of this magnitude. I'm kind of worried because this is one Democrat that makes sense to me.
It's a wonder there hasn't been a revolt yet.
And we want to give the government more money to play with?