From the Editorial Board: Most Chicago aldermen have yet to opt out of a hefty 9.6% pay raise that insults everyday taxpayers and conveys a “me first” approach to governance.
The lineup change that the Chicago City Council will undergo next spring won’t be the sort of aldermanic turnover that happens every so often. It’s an outright upheaval.
Alas, we’re probably expecting too much. This week, Chicagoans have seen what kind of example existing aldermen are willing to display. Most have yet to opt out of taking a chunky 9.6% pay raise that insults everyday taxpayers and conveys a “me first” approach to governance. As a line item in the city’s multibillion dollar budget, the raises don’t add up to a massive expenditure. But it’s the seamy subtext that is sure to infuriate voters, especially those whose own paychecks are failing to keep up with inflation. Tying pay raises to inflation rates firewalls City Hall from criticism at a critical moment, just as the municipal campaign picks up steam.
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