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Originally Posted by Riverman
Judy Unionsdoasyouplease is probably pulling in that much in government pensions.
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Ironic statement given that the great businessman himself, Katz, has more or less handed over the keys to the civic treasury to certain unions.
Personally, I don't think most mayoral candidates are in it for the money... it's a lot of work and a lot of responsibility for what you earn. Most serious contenders face either a pay cut if they're elected, or at best a marginal pay increase that is likely offset by the sheer amount of hours they put in on the job.
That said, I suspect that Katz falls more into the category of mayors described by Simplicity... and he also avoids the endless gatherings and rubber-chicken dinners that most mayors have to endure to get re-elected. When you think about it, Katz has had a pretty sweet ride over the past decade.