Question: Would anyone reading this letter care to apply for a state government job that meets twice a month in Nashville, Tenn., and pays $150,000 a year? A reasonable person might say, “Are you joking?” or “Surely you jest?”
Sadly though, for those who believe that government compensation like this is wasteful, this job actually does exist. It’s called being a director at the Tennessee Regulatory Authority or TRA. This is the agency that oversees and regulates utilities in the state. Recently, our own Sen. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, appointed the Rev. Kenneth Hill as a director to the TRA. I have listened to rhetoric for years about how these Republicans believe in lower taxes and smaller government, but apparently, when the rubber meets the road, these Republicans are more than happy to feed at the trough with those who believe in bigger government and bloated compensation. You have heard it from them before. They are always blaming the “evil” Democrats. I have one question for Ramsey and Hill: What exactly is small about getting paid $150,000 a year for 24 scheduled meetings? Let me guess. The answer will be: The “evil” Democrats did it. (But I’ll make hay while the sun is shining; wink, wink, nod, nod.)
May I suggest that any questions about these matters be directed to Republican State Rep. Matthew Hill, who also is Hill’s son. I am sure he will know more about it than I do.
Shout out to the people of Tennessee what it is that you are really thinking Mr. Rep. Matthew Hill...Rep. Hill's freudian slip regarding his state house deception and malpractice of legislation toward illegal immigrants is very disturbing in this day and advanced age of free American society.
This so-called Tennessee "English Language Only" amendment by Rep. Matthew Hill that was slyed onto a sewage bill that was before the Tennessee General Assembly reads as being overtly racist to me...while in my mind, I do perceive illegal immigration into the USA as a growing problem, I would never, never equate these desparate border crossers as sewage.
Do you really want Tennessee workers fired for saying words and phrases such as "Los Angeles" - City of Angeles - at the workplace? I am thinking that Tennesseeean workers - whether if they are working for state government and schools, local government and schools, or private employers, deserve more consideration than what is being showm by Rep. Hill and his fascist bully-boys and moronic malcontents within the Tennessee General Assembly.
Tennessee: 2 Dems accuse Hargett of sabotage in voting law
TNSoS Hargett admittedly fails at tour; TNGA GOPers stall paper ballot recount trail http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=179x4838
TRA elects Kyle chairman; Hill named as director
TRA Job Has High Pay, Few Meetings http://www.tricities.com/tri/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/tra_job_has_high_pay_few_meetings/24272
Question: Would anyone reading this letter care to apply for a state government job that meets twice a month in Nashville, Tenn., and pays $150,000 a year? A reasonable person might say, “Are you joking?” or “Surely you jest?”
Sadly though, for those who believe that government compensation like this is wasteful, this job actually does exist. It’s called being a director at the Tennessee Regulatory Authority or TRA. This is the agency that oversees and regulates utilities in the state. Recently, our own Sen. Ron Ramsey, R-Blountville, appointed the Rev. Kenneth Hill as a director to the TRA. I have listened to rhetoric for years about how these Republicans believe in lower taxes and smaller government, but apparently, when the rubber meets the road, these Republicans are more than happy to feed at the trough with those who believe in bigger government and bloated compensation. You have heard it from them before. They are always blaming the “evil” Democrats. I have one question for Ramsey and Hill: What exactly is small about getting paid $150,000 a year for 24 scheduled meetings? Let me guess. The answer will be: The “evil” Democrats did it. (But I’ll make hay while the sun is shining; wink, wink, nod, nod.)
May I suggest that any questions about these matters be directed to Republican State Rep. Matthew Hill, who also is Hill’s son. I am sure he will know more about it than I do.
TRA elects Kyle chairman; Hill named as director
State Pie-Job Pa: Rep. Matthew Hill's Dad lands $150k TRA job http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=179x4825
English-only proposal fails
Shout out to the people of Tennessee what it is that you are really thinking Mr. Rep. Matthew Hill...Rep. Hill's freudian slip regarding his state house deception and malpractice of legislation toward illegal immigrants is very disturbing in this day and advanced age of free American society.
This so-called Tennessee "English Language Only" amendment by Rep. Matthew Hill that was slyed onto a sewage bill that was before the Tennessee General Assembly reads as being overtly racist to me...while in my mind, I do perceive illegal immigration into the USA as a growing problem, I would never, never equate these desparate border crossers as sewage.
Do you really want Tennessee workers fired for saying words and phrases such as "Los Angeles" - City of Angeles - at the workplace? I am thinking that Tennesseeean workers - whether if they are working for state government and schools, local government and schools, or private employers, deserve more consideration than what is being showm by Rep. Hill and his fascist bully-boys and moronic malcontents within the Tennessee General Assembly.