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John Pritchett: Take-Home Pay

Hundreds of government workers in Hawaii still get their salaries as misconduct investigations progress slowly.

By John Pritchett

July 14, 2024 · 1 min read

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John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

Hundreds of government workers in Hawaii still get their salaries as misconduct investigations progress slowly.

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About the Author

John Pritchett

John Pritchett is an award-winning cartoonist. He has created artwork in Hawaii for decades, including 20 years at the Honolulu Weekly. See his portfolio on the web at: pritchettcartoons.com. Opinions are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect Civil Beat’s views.

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Such a stereotypical picture of Hawaii's labor union controlled government. Where would we be without it, maybe some progress, efficiency and lower a price to pay for sub-par government services?

wailani1961 · 6 months ago

Indeed, an investigation that could be done in 1 week takes them 18 months.

Iceman · 6 months ago

Is there a list of paid on leave?Former Hilo deputy prosecutor?DLNR Hilo?Etc?

CitizensJustice · 6 months ago

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