I'm sure most of us heard that the city council was set to give everybody a 3% raise.

At least until the public found out.

While Caldwell said he didn't think it should happen, the city council seems to have other ideas.

They're having a meeting on Thursday the 16th to "Discuss" the idea. Sounds like an end around to me.

If you think the Mayor, Chief Ballast and all the other department heads deserve a raise for their stellar performance in upholding our constitutionally protected rights, you needn't do a thing.

If, however, you wish to express your disgust and displeasure at this acrimonious display of self congratulatory largess at our expense, you can submit written testimony to: ryoung@honolulu.gov

Thanks to Natalie Iwasa for the heads up.

They should give themselves 25% and really piss people off.  Raise property taxes too while they are at it.

Raise property taxes too while they are at it.

They have been planning to do this since they forced the rail down our throats.