$61.00 PER DIEM

DID SAANICH RESIDENT  AND

B. C. LIBERAL MINISTER IDA CHONG

REALLY SPEND THAT MUCH 

ON VIC. LEG. RESTAURANT MEALS?

 

I find it shameful that in these difficult financial times when  all public servants, government service and citizens have done serious belt-tightening, Ida Chong lacks the common sense to cut back her per diem claims.

“Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” is a quotation Chong should take to heart.

While she is entitled to these expenses, does she really need to claim them?

Unless she is spending the full $61 per day for meals at the Legislature - which is doubtful – I am sure she is aware that this is the equivalent of a tax-free bonus at the expense of all taxpayers.

Peter Rosenberg

Victoria

 

LA ROSA reprint:

Victoria Times Colonist

Did Chong spend that much on meals?

Friday, July 16, 2010

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