Quote Originally Posted by TexasT View Post
I don't see how this is attempting to humiliate Detroit - he's say leave the status quo for current members so it's not about punishing them. It's about removing as many external reasons to run for council other than for the good of the city. It's a pretty sweet gig right now - remove those perks and see who runs.
Members of City Council needs assistants to work for constituents and review legislation. This is really just more "shrink the beast" rhetoric, AFAIC.