A proposal in San Jose is advocating for a 'No Raises Without Results' plan, which seeks to link the salaries of elected officials and top staff to their performance based on measurable outcomes in key areas like crime reduction, homelessness, and street cleanliness. This plan aims to enforce accountability within local government, moving away from automatic raises irrespective of results. Supporters emphasize that clear benchmarks and data are already established for assessing performance, while opponents argue that assessing results is too complex. The initiative reflects a growing demand for governmental accountability and transparency in public service.
When there's no connection between rewards and results, accountability erodes. San Jose residents are paying the price for a local government that too often underperforms with no consequences.
Leaders are elected to do difficult things, not say that's too hard when the going gets tough. This reform plan has been nearly two years in the making.
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