I received this interesting comment today and I think it's a very telling one regarding the mindset of the political opportunist. It highlights the ultimate in hypocrisy. Chris Fahey has a flier going around coming after South District Councilmember Mickey Kearns for accepting a pay increase the day after Christmas. Despite the increase being only for $1,000-$2,000/yr., I think Kearns should have refused it and given it back to taxpayers. Or better yet, given it to me.
Anyway, this reader did some research on Fahey's raises over the last five years. It makes for an interesting discussion...
I recently got a flyer from Fahey saying Mickey gave himself a Christmas gift by voting for a pay raise last year. I believe it was for 1 or 2,ooo thousand dollars. Councilmember's make 52,000 a year much less than fireman and police, Chris should not be talking about taking pay raises(see below)
Fahey Took $30,000 in Taxpayer Cash
"Accepted raises while saying he opposes them for lawmakers"
(Buffalo, NY)- South District Buffalo Common Council Member Michael “Mickey” Kearns today questioned a recent press release sent out and TV ad that is running sent out by his opponent, Congressional Aide Christopher Fahey regarding opposition to pay raises to state legislators, questioning his opponents’ apparent double standard on the issue. While claiming to oppose pay raises for state legislators, Fahey has accepted more than $30,000 in tax payer funded pay raises in just four years as a congressional aide. The special election for this seat is to be held Tuesday, March 20th. The 145th Assembly District is made up of portions of the Fillmore, Lovejoy, and South Districts of Buffalo, portions of Lackawanna, Orchard Park, and West Seneca.
“Plain and simple, elected officials in Albany do not deserve a pay raise for the mess they have created over the years and the disservice they have provided for Erie County taxpayers,” said Kearns.
“Unfortunately, my opponent has already taught himself to be a typical Albany politician; he comes out in opposition to taxpayer funded raises as he runs for public office. But as a Congressional Aide for a dysfunctional Washington, he has had no problem accepting large yearly pay increases paid for by hardworking Western New York taxpayers.
To make matters worse, while Fahey received a taxpayer funded bonus Western New York seniors did not receive a Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment in 2010 or 2011. What we have is another candidate telling the people one thing to win votes, but behind the scenes his actions say otherwise” Kearns concluded.
According to LegiStorm.com, a searchable database of US Congressional staff salaries committed to transparency and an open government, Christopher Fahey began employment in Congress in 2005 at a starting salary of $53,606.10. By 2010, the last full year of salary reported by LegiStorm, he was making $88,564.00 in taxpayer funded salary. Year by year salary disclosures are available below as provided by LegiStorm. An almost $35,000 taxpayer funded salary increase during these tough economic times is unacceptable and inappropriate.
2005- $53, 606.10 as Director of Special Projects
2006- $65, 149.95 as Director of Special Projects
2007- $77,166.64 as Director of Special Projects
2008- $83,500.04 as Director of Special Projects
2009- $84, 384.70 as Director of Special Projects/Deputy Chief of Staff
2010- $88,564 as Director of Special Projects/Deputy Chief of Staff
So, Fahey went from $53,000.00 in 2005 to $88,000.00 in 2010? $88,564.000 and his only duty is to pimp himself out to Congressman Higgins. $88,000.00 to sharpen pencils and take two hour lunches at DiTondo's. Fortunately, I think the word is getting around about Fahey. I seriously hope this public information is shared. Do we really want to send this guy to Albany for the next 30 years when he is clearly just a shill for local degenerates and New York City special interests? This is enough to make me consider voting for Kearns. Even if you don't like me and think I'm biased, these numbers are a disgrace. Chris Fahey needs to go out and work in the private sector for $30,000/yr. and see how the people in his district live every day. Outrageous.
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Anyway, this reader did some research on Fahey's raises over the last five years. It makes for an interesting discussion...
I recently got a flyer from Fahey saying Mickey gave himself a Christmas gift by voting for a pay raise last year. I believe it was for 1 or 2,ooo thousand dollars. Councilmember's make 52,000 a year much less than fireman and police, Chris should not be talking about taking pay raises(see below)
Fahey Took $30,000 in Taxpayer Cash
"Accepted raises while saying he opposes them for lawmakers"
(Buffalo, NY)- South District Buffalo Common Council Member Michael “Mickey” Kearns today questioned a recent press release sent out and TV ad that is running sent out by his opponent, Congressional Aide Christopher Fahey regarding opposition to pay raises to state legislators, questioning his opponents’ apparent double standard on the issue. While claiming to oppose pay raises for state legislators, Fahey has accepted more than $30,000 in tax payer funded pay raises in just four years as a congressional aide. The special election for this seat is to be held Tuesday, March 20th. The 145th Assembly District is made up of portions of the Fillmore, Lovejoy, and South Districts of Buffalo, portions of Lackawanna, Orchard Park, and West Seneca.
“Plain and simple, elected officials in Albany do not deserve a pay raise for the mess they have created over the years and the disservice they have provided for Erie County taxpayers,” said Kearns.
“Unfortunately, my opponent has already taught himself to be a typical Albany politician; he comes out in opposition to taxpayer funded raises as he runs for public office. But as a Congressional Aide for a dysfunctional Washington, he has had no problem accepting large yearly pay increases paid for by hardworking Western New York taxpayers.
To make matters worse, while Fahey received a taxpayer funded bonus Western New York seniors did not receive a Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment in 2010 or 2011. What we have is another candidate telling the people one thing to win votes, but behind the scenes his actions say otherwise” Kearns concluded.
According to LegiStorm.com, a searchable database of US Congressional staff salaries committed to transparency and an open government, Christopher Fahey began employment in Congress in 2005 at a starting salary of $53,606.10. By 2010, the last full year of salary reported by LegiStorm, he was making $88,564.00 in taxpayer funded salary. Year by year salary disclosures are available below as provided by LegiStorm. An almost $35,000 taxpayer funded salary increase during these tough economic times is unacceptable and inappropriate.
2005- $53, 606.10 as Director of Special Projects
2006- $65, 149.95 as Director of Special Projects
2007- $77,166.64 as Director of Special Projects
2008- $83,500.04 as Director of Special Projects
2009- $84, 384.70 as Director of Special Projects/Deputy Chief of Staff
2010- $88,564 as Director of Special Projects/Deputy Chief of Staff
So, Fahey went from $53,000.00 in 2005 to $88,000.00 in 2010? $88,564.000 and his only duty is to pimp himself out to Congressman Higgins. $88,000.00 to sharpen pencils and take two hour lunches at DiTondo's. Fortunately, I think the word is getting around about Fahey. I seriously hope this public information is shared. Do we really want to send this guy to Albany for the next 30 years when he is clearly just a shill for local degenerates and New York City special interests? This is enough to make me consider voting for Kearns. Even if you don't like me and think I'm biased, these numbers are a disgrace. Chris Fahey needs to go out and work in the private sector for $30,000/yr. and see how the people in his district live every day. Outrageous.
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I like how you stopped talking about running for office. You were really going to shake things up , right? I mean 3500 people have looked at your site, obviously you're ideas are popular enough to get elected. Ha! Do you think Mickey will be angry with you when your " Im not backing Mickey Kearns " facade contributes to his loss? Do you think I'm the only person who sees through your negative Fahey posts for what they are - blatant backing of Mickey Kearns? You seem more like a prostitute for Mickey.
ReplyDeleteOh, don't worry. No use commenting on the Senate race until the redistricting process is done. You obviously never heard the term "spoiler" before. Could you possibly be that stupid? Are you that dumb that you think Kennedy has won because he has good "ideas?" What color is the sky in your world?
ReplyDeleteSo, my posts on Fahey are negative? I get a negative flier from him every day. I don't work for Mickey but he's the lesser of two evils. I could care less what he thinks about my posts. Unlike you, I'm not reliant on any of these fools.
What special events did Mr. Fahey, Director of Special Events for Higgins, direct that earned him $88,564 in 2011?
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