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Sources Say: Leopold trying to figure out how to return his raise

Published 02/19/10

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Earlier this week, we told you County Executive John R. Leopold returned the $5,000 raise afforded to him in county law because he found it "unconscionable" for any politician to accept a pay raise right now.

Turns out, Leopold had no choice but to accept it. So now his staff is currently figuring out how he can give it back.

Leopold's salary is set by county law, which decrees he...

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Leopold - 2010-02-19 15:12:52

Hey John, be a little more specific. The county "general fund" is a bit too general.
Why not give to a local homeless shelter or
something a bit more in need that can benefit
A.S.A.P.

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Wow.....dirt. - 2010-02-19 15:02:38

So LAME...DIRT?? What happened to focusing on issues that affect the people?
They should vote on OFFICIAL STATE CLOWNS, and post all of the legislators in group pictures on the ballot.

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State Dirt - 2010-02-19 13:29:33

Really?, thats what are lawmakers are doing these days, worrying about the state dirt? I think we as voters need to see who is in office and vote them out next election,ALL OF THEM !!!! then they can shovel some of their own dirt. Better yet make the state dirt manure, because there is plenty of coming form Annapolis these days.

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