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Public opinion reflexively balks at the idea (headlines like this don’t help!), but raising the pay of state legislators is the right thing to do. Elected office shouldn’t just be for those privileged enough to work for next to nothing #mepoliticshttps://www.pressherald.com/2019/11/11/maine-lawmakers-eye-ways-to-boost-their-own-pay/ …
Some of the framing in this story is pretty poor. Senator Dow says “there’s no shortage of candidates,” and the reporter seems to back that up by listing various backgrounds of legislators. But the question isn’t how many candidates run, it’s what kind of candidates can afford to
Maine has an interesting historical perspective here. One of Mainers’ grievances that contributed to the state’s separation from Massachussetts was that Maine towns couldn’t always afford to pay to send their representatives to Boston.
The opportunity to legislate shouldn’t be available only as a retirement plan or for those who don’t need to earn a living.
Working mom with 3 kids and a teacher partner busting her tail to work and serve. Its the honor of my life and the challenges are no joke for no pay.
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