Public officials who set their own pay doesn’t pass the smell test with taxpayers.
A commentary by the vice-chair of Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria, a non-partisan citizens advocacy group for municipal taxpayers.
Council voted 5-3 with Couns. Stephen Hammond, Marg Gardiner and Alto opposing, without the experienced Coun. Chris Coleman. Wages are increased from $52,420 to $65,525, or half of the mayor’s salary, and the annual cost of living increases continue. Councillors’ new base salary is the second highest in the entire province, next to Coquitlam with a population of 140,000 people.
Council representatives who are also Capital Regional District directors – the mayor and three councillors – earn an extra $22,251, of which $7,517 is an expense allowance. There may be top-ups for additional roles such as vice-chair or per diems for showing up. None of this — driven by our bizarre governance model — was considered by the authors.
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