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IGISB t1_is2dsn0 wrote

Reply to comment by isthatwhathappened in Allegheny County Home Rule Charter Amendment by B0bb3r7

Why?

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isthatwhathappened t1_is2eq5s wrote

Why not? Don’t you find it strange that politicians essentially stop doing their job for large portions of time in order to essentially interview for a new job? It would be like if I took a leave of absence so that I could apply for a new job and expected my employer to continue paying me during that time. Look at how literally everything in DC or the statehouse stops during election time. If anything this rule should be applied to all politicians, not just county council.

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IGISB t1_is2fskv wrote

Not when the job requires them meeting twice a month to vote on things. Not all elected positions require that much time and attention. They all have full time jobs they do outside of this, as comments farther up mentioned.

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isthatwhathappened t1_is2ra5b wrote

Lol at the idea that the entire job is just showing up and voting.

But, fine, it’s like telling my employer for my side gig that I want to take leave and have them pay me while I interview for a new side gig.

Either way, it’s dumb that elected officials can run for office while currently sitting in office.

Not only that, but it creates conflicts of interest and opportunities for corruption. It just begs for quid pro quo: “support me in the next election bc if you do I’ll vote yes on the issue in front of me right now.”

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