John Neely Kennedy on Government Reform

Democratic Senate Challenger (LA)

Full disclosure of all earmarks

Kennedy released the following statement in response to Senator Landrieu's attack on earmark reform legislation in the State Legislature supported by John Kennedy:

"Senator Landrieu's gleeful celebration of yesterday's temporary defeat of earmark refor legislation is exactly what's wrong with politics today--and why Louisianans are fed up with Washington. Reform is carrying the day in our state, and John Kennedy will never stop fighting to bring accountability and sunshine to our earmarking process."

"Senator Landrieu has a clear, twelve year record in staunch defense of earmarks. We wish her good luck with that. But a Washington politician who refuses to fully disclose each and every one of her earmarks, then doubles down by attacking her opponent for supporting earmark reform is out of touch and on the wrong side of history in Louisiana."

Source: Press release, "Earmark Reform" Jun 11, 2008

No pay raise for state elected officials, including himself

The Legislature is scheduled to hear a revised pay raise plan for elected officials on April 21, and State Treasurer John Kennedy does not support the proposed measure to increase statewide elected officials' pay to $114,016. "The pay raise increase in the new proposal is smaller than what was originally on the table for elected officials, but I still do not support it," said Treasurer Kennedy. "I will not take a raise, even if it's only $1 more than my current salary. I do not feel comfortable accepting more money when the state - especially our healthcare system - is facing a tight budget and so many people are out of work."

Kennedy cited additional reasons for not accepting a pay raise including the deal he made with voters when he was elected to take the State Treasurer's position at $85,000. Kennedy also said his current salary is a small fortune for many Louisianians, and he noted that teachers, school workers and state employees are not receiving raises this year.

Source: Treasurer's press release, "Revised Pay Plan" Apr 20, 2004

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