# Chris Collins update (Erie County Executive)

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**Created:** [February 4, 2008, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chris-collins-update-erie-county-executive/42944 "2008-02-04T19:35:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 5, 2008, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chris-collins-update-erie-county-executive/42944/20 "2008-02-05T10:04:21Z")

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> [@AWDrifter](#):
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> That is the critical point here.  
> I just heard yesterday that governemt workers average $13/hour more.  
> We are at that tipping point where too many people have latched onto the cushy govt jobs and the cost is too high so the taxes have to be rasied which forces out private business.  
> I know:deadhorse:
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> The point is; part time In Erie County can be better than full time privately.

Are you implying that government workers make 13/hour more than private sector?

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