Did the Mayor of Spokane Choose to Take a Pay Cut?

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The discussion centers around the decision made by Spokane's mayor, Mary Verner, to take a pay cut compared to her predecessor, as well as various opinions on her character and actions in office. The scope includes public service ethics, local governance, and personal anecdotes related to the mayor's reputation.

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  • Some participants express pride in Mary Verner's decision to take a lower salary, highlighting it as a sign of her commitment to public service.
  • Others challenge this pride by referencing a video that may portray Verner negatively, suggesting that there are aspects of her leadership that could be embarrassing.
  • One participant draws a comparison to another mayor who allegedly neglected public service responsibilities for personal gain, implying a contrast with Verner's actions.
  • Another participant mentions discovering that Verner has a background in music, which adds a personal dimension to her public persona.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus; there are competing views regarding Verner's character and effectiveness as a mayor, with some expressing support and others expressing criticism.

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Some claims rely on personal anecdotes and perceptions of public service, which may not be universally applicable or verifiable. The discussion includes references to external content that may influence opinions but is not elaborated upon within the thread.

Char. Limit
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I just recently found out that when the mayor of my city, Mary Verner, first took office, she chose to make $39,000 per year less than her predecessor.

I'm proud to live in Spokane.
 
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Char. Limit said:
I just recently found out that when the mayor of my city, Mary Verner, first took office, she chose to make $39,000 per year less than her predecessor.

I'm proud to live in Spokane.
You won't be so proud of Mary when you hear this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPBfhv8ZR1Y

I'm embarrassed for you.:smile:
 
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Al68 said:
You won't be so proud of Mary when you hear this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPBfhv8ZR1Y

I'm embarrassed for you.:smile:

She's willing to risk that?

What courage us Spokanites have!
 
Char. Limit said:
She's willing to risk that?

What courage us Spokanites have!
I'd say! She has courage for sure! I know very little about her, except for that.

Well, after another google, I found out she's also a rapper:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0IvG5g0B5k
 
Good for her! Our's skipped out on thousands of defaulted debt in California before finangling a several hundred thousand dollar a year salary here in the Springs.

That was a year or so ago, and she still owes the California debt.

I suppose no one close to her has had the guts to tell her that public service is about serving the public, not amassing wealth or welching on debts.

I lived in Spokane for two years back in the early 1990s. Good for Mary Verner!
 

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