Only the most despicable politicians enrich themselves on the backs of the taxpayers while in office.
We will never forget that Vince Perez voted himself four raises during his eight years as County Commissioner:
- 10/6/2014, agenda item 18. For FY 2015 voted for increase of 3.0%, from $60,855 to $62,680.
- 8/15/2016, agenda item 12. For FY 2017 voted for increase of 42.4.0%, from $62,680 to $89,250.
- 8/14/2017, agenda item 21. For FY 2018 voted for increase of 1.0%, from $89,250 to $90,143.
- 8/13/2018, agenda item 14. For FY 2019 voted for increase of 4.0%, from $90,143 to $93,748.
Thus, he began his term in January 2013 with a salary of $60,855 and by October of 2020 was earning $93,748, an increase of 54%!
He was also embroiled in several embarrassing scandals in the course of his political career that are well documented.
Now Perez is back, running for the Democratic nomination for Texas House District 77 against Norma Chavez.
It is absolutely unthinkable for Perez to be entrusted with another elected office and we are hopeful that Chavez, who has a more fiscally conservative platform, will win the May 28 Primary Runoff Election.