With so many people either unemployed or underemployed, it is nice to see at least one elected official had the conscience to speak against giving herself a raise by increasing the legislators’ daily stipend. Three cheers for Sen. Ann Rivers, R-La Center. Once again Sen. Don Benton, R-Vancouver, not only shames himself but had to add the statement “I voted with the little guys.”
Huh? This from the man with two government-paid jobs. I hope people remember how these representatives voted when the next election comes around.
Roberta Upson
Vancouver
