Today’s IndyStar articles on the current legislative pension plan and the similarly lucrative plan set to replace it, highlights the growing concern voiced by many taxpayers —Are legislators working for us, or their own self-interest?

In the column, former Rep. Tom Kromkowski was quoted as saying: "Come on.  There has to be some incentive to have good people run for office.  You can't just say you're going to work for nothing."

Nothing? They are already being paid a salary, given an expense account and paid a per deim. 

I don’t think anyone would say those we elect should work for free.  And perhaps voters wouldn't mind giving a raise if they felt the job was getting done.  Voters are unhappy because their elected employees took a bonus without earning it.


Plain & Simple:  We need more legislators willing to invest in Indiana’s future, not themselves.  We deserve legislators who are willing to invest their time addressing issues facing the rest of us.  The job interviews are being conducted now. Voting for those who are benefiting from this pension scheme means you think you're getting the most from your elected employee.  Well, are you?