Kaya Henderson formally reprimanded for giving special treatment to her friends

[Anonymous]

From the Washington Post:

"Henderson acknowledged to investigators she had given special treatment....

When she was asked about why she helped City Administrator Rashad M. Young, a top member of the cabinet of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), she said D.C. officials 'do not necessarily get paid as much as we should.' Young earns a salary of $295,000, Henderson said."

As reference points, the Chief Justice of the United States makes $255,500. The Vice President of the United States makes $230,700. And poor Rashad makes $295,000 which makes him deserving of special perks.

Talk about a DC entitlement mentality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From the Washington Post:

"Henderson acknowledged to investigators she had given special treatment....

When she was asked about why she helped City Administrator Rashad M. Young, a top member of the cabinet of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), she said D.C. officials 'do not necessarily get paid as much as we should.' Young earns a salary of $295,000, Henderson said."

As reference points, the Chief Justice of the United States makes $255,500. The Vice President of the United States makes $230,700. And poor Rashad makes $295,000 which makes him deserving of special perks.

Talk about a DC entitlement mentality.

FYI that is an old salary figure. His salary this year is $349,870. See here: https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/loose-lips/article/20862615/has-city-administrator-rashad-young-become-a-liability-for-bowser

[Anonymous]

okay, $350k is too much.

I think DC statehood would help get rid of some of this entitlement as the structure of a state government would allow for more oversight. Just my thought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:okay, $350k is too much.

I think DC statehood would help get rid of some of this entitlement as the structure of a state government would allow for more oversight. Just my thought.

Yeah right. It will only invite more grifters!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:okay, $350k is too much.

I think DC statehood would help get rid of some of this entitlement as the structure of a state government would allow for more oversight. Just my thought.

Catania was one guy who seemed genuinely interested in rooting out corruption and incompetence and look what that got him

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:okay, $350k is too much.

I think DC statehood would help get rid of some of this entitlement as the structure of a state government would allow for more oversight. Just my thought.

Yeah right. It will only invite more grifters!

Exactly. Just think, double the patronage opportunities, as DC moves to create parallel municipal and state functions. And imagine a governor with criminal pardon power. Care to think what Marion Barry could have done with that?

[Anonymous]

Unlike city councils in many other cities, our council members can hold their seat and a full time job. It's essentially a full pay part-time if they choose

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Unlike city councils in many other cities, our council members can hold their seat and a full time job. It's essentially a full pay part-time if they choose

How many do? I think it's less common than it used to be, yes?

[Anonymous]

I don't know. I just think it's weird as they are paid a full time salary.