Dog Catcher to Make More than the Mayor

December 2, 2006 | by Fritz | No Comments

by Fritz

A measure that was passed on the November 7th ballot has caused a lot of barking at city hall. The charter amendment Measure C called for salary increases for elected officials including a $1 million a year increase for the Animal Control Director Harry Putnam bringing him in line with other Animal Control Directors for other cities in the bay area.

Now that this measure has passed Mr. Putnam will be making more than Mayor Gavin Newsom and Sheriff Michael Hennessey put together.
“I’m pretty excited about it,” Putnam said, “I already put my Ferrari on lay-away.” He went on to say, “And my wife isn’t getting a dime! You hear that you leach!”

“I deserve to make more than the dogcatcher.” Hennessey said after hearing the news.

“Mr. Newsom vows to investigate into the matter.” A spokesman for the Mayor said.

This salary increase comes as the cost of living and gas prices make it harder and harder for elected officials to do their job.

“At $3.50 a gallon I got to drive my panel van all over the city chasing stray animals. It really cuts into my bottom line.” Putnam said.

Supporters of this measure say that paying the Putnam will hopefully increase his motivation to catch more stray animals as well as stop all the griping that he does about his wife.