Politics & Government
Ramadan Requests 20 Percent Pay Cut
The delegate volunteers to take a smaller salary less as example of fiscal responsibility; do you support the idea for other legislators?
Delegate-elect David Ramadan (R-87th) announced today that he has requested a 20 percent reduction in his Virginia General Assembly salary because he wants to demonstrate his intent to share the pain as lawmakers look to trim state spending.
“As I take office at the start of a new legislative session, I confront the stark reality of many budget challenges that must be offset by deep spending cuts to achieve a constitutionally mandated balanced budget,” said Ramadan.
Ramadan, who takes office Jan. 11, proposed during his campaign an across-the-board cut to targeted programs to fund local and state transportation improvement priorities.
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“You can’t ask others to do what you’re not willing to do yourself. That’s not leadership; it’s hypocrisy. Given the state’s financial situation and the economy’s condition overall, it’s the right and responsible thing to do,” said Ramadan. “In my view, we need to lead by example and sharing the sacrifice we’re asking others to make is one way to demonstrate that.”
