Christian Party wants cut in politicians’ salaries

PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) wants to reduce the salaries of members of Parliament by 15 percent – therefore, from $11,539 a month to $9,808. If a motion in Parliament to this extent fails, elected SMCP-MPs will donate 15 percent of their salaries to a foundation tasked with “mitigating immediate personal and […]

PHILIPSBURG – The St. Maarten Christian Party (SMCP) wants to reduce the salaries of members of Parliament by 15 percent – therefore, from $11,539 a month to $9,808. If a motion in Parliament to this extent fails, elected SMCP-MPs will donate 15 percent of their salaries to a foundation tasked with “mitigating immediate personal and social situations related to families or individuals.”

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Source: StMaartenNews http://stmaartennews.com/elections/christian-party-wants-cut-politicians-salaries/

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