It's time to declare another crime emergency

The council's agenda for Tuesday includes 40 emergency bills, and one of them calls for a 51 percent salary increase for council members.

A councilman's current salary is a little more than $92,000. The emergency legislation would increase that to $140,000. (WRC)

The fuck...?

First, how does this qualify as an emergency bill? I mean, I know Christmas is right around the corner and council members have shopping to do, but come on.

Second, where's Fenty on this? He's already started boasting about how he's going to cut spending. Psst. Hey, Mayor-Elect. This would be a really good place to start. Put your damn foot down.

Finally, 51%?!?! Seriously? I mean...fucking seriously?

If we're being honest, no raise at all would have been the right move. But while a 10% raise might have risen a few eyebrows, I think people in general would have been fine with it. A 25% raise would maybe prompt some questions about fiscal responsibility and pay commensurate with performance and all that, but probably would still have flown under the radar. But a 51% raise? For the job they've been doing? Are they delusional or just greedy?

So, let's review:

Winners: DC Council members, area BMW dealerships, Barry's dealer
Losers: Everyone else

Well done, DC Council. Truly, another proud day for the city.