Letter: Pay raises would be costly to public

Another “go figure” moment at Honolulu Hale. The unusually large raise proposed for the mayor, the City Council and a select group of appointed officials is an eye-opener — more like a slap of reality (“Panel endorses pay raises for top Honolulu officials,” Star-Advertiser, March 22). The notion that they are owed the increase is beyond upsetting. Is this the public support they meant when asking for votes?

Is the city confident about funding this increase? Or will it mean continuing to cut back on projects? Our neighborhood has been waiting 35 years for stream maintenance in a FEMA-declared flood zone. Go figure!

Lynn Wong

Aiea

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