Looking out for #1

Local elected officials are underpaid. Not everywhere, but most places.

But with that being said, now is not the time to ask for a raise from $37,000 to $80,000.

Some Dallas City Council members appear ready to ask voters for a pay raise and longer terms, even as City Hall struggles to balance its budget with drastically reduced services, layoffs and pay cuts.

On Friday, council member Tennell Atkins said they should be paid $80,000 to $100,000 a year and serve four-year terms. He wants to see voters amend the city’s charter in May 2011 to make it so, he said.

As it stands, most council members make $37,500 a year and serve two-year terms.

Jeez. Can you believe it?

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