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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
If the salary were $150K prior to the previous mayoral election, it would have attracted a greater pool of “right stuff” candidates.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
A “right stuff” mayor would communicate with their constituents, no matter how painful the subject and not just say no comment.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
At $150K a year, the city of Kent can do a better job of attracting “right stuff” candidates in the next election.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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