Representative Don Humason



STATEMENT REGARDING THE LEGISLATIVE PAY RAISE To the People of Westfield, I am writing to notify you that I will not accept the 5.5% Constitutional legislative base compensation adjustment (a.k.a. the Legislator’s pay raise) that Governor Deval Patrick certified on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 for this year. In light of the current economy and fiscal realities facing Massachusetts this year I cannot in good conscience personally accept an increase to my legislator salary. As government leaders, how can we tell our constituents, state employees, and government agencies that they need to tighten their belts and endure the cuts brought on by this economy while legislators go ahead and accept a pay raise? Instead, throughout the year, I will donate the amount of the pay raise to 10 charities and organizations in my district that benefit the people of Westfield. I would rather the money go to help the children, seniors, veterans, environment, and quality of life for the citizens of Westfield than the state’s general fund. Thank you. Sincerely, Donald F. Humason, Jr., Westfield’s State Representative * * * Representative Humason and his Legislative Aide Jonelle Gingrich may be reached at his State House office, Room 542. Boston, MA 02133. (617) 722-2803. Representative Humason and his Chief of Staff Sarah Latour may be reached at his Westfield district office, 64 Noble Street, Westfield, MA 01085. (413) 568-1366. Representative Don Humason’s website is www.DonHumason.org
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STATEMENT REGARDING THE LEGISLATIVE PAY RAISE

To the People of Westfield,

I am writing to notify you that I will not accept the 5.5% Constitutional legislative base compensation adjustment (a.k.a. the Legislator’s pay raise) that Governor Deval Patrick certified on Wednesday, January 7, 2009 for this year.

In light of the current economy and fiscal realities facing Massachusetts this year I cannot in good conscience personally accept an increase to my legislator salary.

As government leaders, how can we tell our constituents, state employees, and government agencies that they need to tighten their belts and endure the cuts brought on by this economy while legislators go ahead and accept a pay raise?

Instead, throughout the year, I will donate the amount of the pay raise to 10 charities and organizations in my district that benefit the people of Westfield.

I would rather the money go to help the children, seniors, veterans, environment, and quality of life for the citizens of Westfield than the state’s general fund.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Donald F. Humason, Jr.,

Westfield’s State Representative

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Representative Humason and his Legislative Aide Jonelle Gingrich may be reached at his State House office, Room 542. Boston, MA 02133. (617) 722-2803.
Representative Humason and his Chief of Staff Sarah Latour may be reached at his Westfield district office, 64 Noble Street, Westfield, MA 01085. (413) 568-1366.
Representative Don Humason’s website is www.DonHumason.org