I agree with Suzette Cooke that $101,000 a year is not suitable for the position of mayor. In fact, I think $150K would be acceptable for the position.
If the salary were $150K prior to the previous mayoral election, it would have attracted a greater pool of “right stuff” candidates.
The “right stuff” mayor would reside in Kent, pay property taxes and have a decent credit score. In addition, a fiscally responsible, “right stuff” mayor would not leave his or her home in the middle of the night and dump a load of debt on seniors and veterans.
A “right stuff” mayor would communicate with their constituents, no matter how painful the subject and not just say no comment.
Yes, Suzette Cooke is correct, the mayor’s salary is low, and that is perhaps why we have attracted the person that is in office now.
At $150K a year, the city of Kent can do a better job of attracting “right stuff” candidates in the next election.
– Susan St. Clair
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