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Community Pulse: $64,000 for city council benefits?
Jun 18, 2009
 By The Community



THIS WEEK'S WEB POLL:

Should the City of Gilroy spend $64,000 annually paying for health benefits for the City Council and mayor?


Yes: 3
No: 7


■ The question I ask is, "Why should they be receiving them at all?" They are working as elected officials and should not be receiving health benefits in this voluntary position.

■ No. Given the times, perhaps a 50/50 split would be fair. They do a lot for our community - but then again, I don't get any benefits for any of the board/volunteer work I do.

■ Yes. It is a small price to pay for all of the hours they spend on City Council.

■ In better economic possibly, but now NO.

■ In a word: NO

■ WOW! How is it possible that it costs that much for only 7 people? I guess it's standard for Mayor and Council to get stipend and benefits. They do take away from their own businesses and jobs to do this public service.

■ No. The Council should have suggested eliminating it months ago. Representing Gilroy is an honor and should be considered a voluntary position, not a means to augment income or, in one case, a full time position.

■ YANK EM!!

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