Cuomo Cuts His Salary By 5 Percent in Tough Times

[The Northerner]

Says he'll give that portion of his pay - $8,950 -- back to state

Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's taking a 5 percent pay cut, along with five top aides and Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy.

Cuomo says he'll return to the state that portion of the $179,000 governor's salary, which was set by law in 1999. It amounts to $8,950.

"Change starts at the top and we will lead by example," Governor Cuomo said in a statement. "Families and business owners in every corner of the state have learned to do more with less in order to live within their means and government must do the same."

Staff in the Executive Chamber agreeing to similar cuts from their predecessors' salaries are the governor's secretary, counsel, director of state operations, counselor and chief of staff.

Read more: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local-beat/Cuomo-Cuts-His-Salary-By-5-Percent-in-Tough-Times-112815749.html

[notesdev]

1. Good for him

We need more of this, it may be just symbolic but it is important for anyone who wants to connect with the voters in the next election.

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2. How much money is this guy worth? With all due respect a 5% cut seems like a lame stunt

[Donnachaidh]

3. nice little photo-op before he starts eviscerating unions

If he was SERIOUS he'd cut the salary by 25%.

A 5% cut -- pffttt. He'll buy a few less suits for the future photo-ops.

Wonder how many union members are going to be forced to sacrifice 100% this year?