‘Am I missing something’ in salary discussion?’

I have just received my copy of The Garden Island, dated Nov. 4, and may I

quote Gene Bullock, chairman, Kaua’i County Salary Commission (“Salary

Commission’s time, effort wasted”)?

“Let’s face it, this complete affair

has turned into a bucket of worms, as it would be politically incorrect and of

course political suicide for anyone to be in favor of this recommendation. Just

for the record, over the last eight years, 21 taxpayers and citizens of Kaua’i

composing three Salary Commissions have all recommended a raise for these

individuals. Each and every one were turned down by the council, which has

control of the funding. We heard that this just isn’t the right

time.

“Let’s face it, the right time with each and every citizen happy and

pleased, our county completely trouble-free and having tons of money is a

dreamland fantasy we might find in that never-never land of long

ago.”

Excuse me, Mr. Bullock, but am I missing something? Am I blind or

deaf?

The Police Department — with no money – had to turn to the general

business companies and Kaua’i individuals to purchase what for the police

officers?

Kaua’i citizens had their beautification and motor vehicle taxes

increased to remove junk cars and what?

Some roads in the Kekaha camp areas

are so bad, the county probably needs what?

My list of whats is so long, I

give up!

Juliet Aiu

Kapa’a