Winburn on Council Salaries

In 1993, I ran on cutting Cincinnati City Council salaries in half, but did not receive support from the other council members. When this plan made it on the ballot, the voters were not supportive because they felt that a higher salary meant that council could attract the best and brightest to its seats.

However, if our council is serious about once again considering a salary reduction, they should ultimately consider cutting council salaries by 75 percent and cutting council office staff salaries by 50 percent.