Still on the clock

Funny story from WIVB: William Craver, Sr. recently turned 90 years old and is still employed with the city of Buffalo Sewer Authority. One of his sons has actually retired ahead of him. This makes Craver the city's oldest employee. And all this time, we thought that title belonged to Fillmore Councilmember David Franczyk...

City employee celebrates 90th birthday: wivb.com

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Dave Comerford gives himself huge raise during a recession

How much is one's integrity worth? $105,900.00. Just ask Dave Comerford. That's how much he will get after his new raise takes effect. It must be nice to vote yourself a raise while most of your neighbors are struggling to pay their bills. Then again, most of his neighbors on Whitehall St. aren't selling their pride out on the street like Dave is.

Buffalo News

By the time the third raise takes effect, Comerford's current $97,900 salary will increase to more than $105,900. By comparison, Mayor Byron W. Brown makes $105,000.
The city's police, fire and finance commissioners all currently make more money than the mayor.
Comerford made no apologies for his raises, citing the authority's track record in holding down costs and sewer rates.
"For a CEO that's running a $53 million corporation with 200 employees, I think it's fair compensation," he said.

The funniest part of this whole article is that Comerford really believes he's a CEO. If he was in fact a great manager, he surely would be managing a business in the private sector, where he could earn considerably more money. Then again, if he did, he might actually have to be accountable to someone and achieve results. But instead, he's been on the public dole since the Bills won the AFC East title in 1980.

The authority has an aging work force said Comerford, so he expects new employees to be hired in the coming years.

We all know what that means. Expect to see more of Dave's young and displaced relatives at the Sewer Authority soon. Remember, when a Comerford tells you "Byron Brown has been great for the city", they really mean Byron Brown has been great for the Comerfords. Fortunately, 2/3 of South Buffalo are on to their dreadful act. You can come after me all you want. Blame the messenger. We'll let the citizens read the facts and decide for themselves.

Sewer Authority workers to receive 8 percent raises : City Hall : The Buffalo News