John Neely Kennedy on Government Reform

Democratic Senate Challenger (LA)

No pay raise for state elected officials, including himself

The Legislature is scheduled to hear a revised pay raise plan for elected officials on April 21, and State Treasurer John Kennedy does not support the proposed measure to increase statewide elected officials' pay to $114,016. "The pay raise increase in the new proposal is smaller than what was originally on the table for elected officials, but I still do not support it," said Treasurer Kennedy. "I will not take a raise, even if it's only $1 more than my current salary. I do not feel comfortable accepting more money when the state - especially our healthcare system - is facing a tight budget and so many people are out of work."

Kennedy cited additional reasons for not accepting a pay raise including the deal he made with voters when he was elected to take the State Treasurer's position at $85,000. Kennedy also said his current salary is a small fortune for many Louisianians, and he noted that teachers, school workers and state employees are not receiving raises this year.

Source: Treasurer's press release, "Revised Pay Plan" Apr 20, 2004

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