Did Mayor Rodgers also **note** that there is a significant gap between what he earns $92,787.89 and what the Mayor of Kamloops (a bigger city) gets. ie; $73,467.94.

Even the Mayor of Kelowna (a much larger city) gets less than Danno ie; $89,660.08

Perhaps we should consider dropping the PG Mayors salary to the Kamloops level. Just a thought.

Mayor of the City is a very important position. I can't imagine adjusting the pay for the position downward.

Could it be possible that councilors who put in more time on committees and would earn more than those who don't? Why pay everyone the same if their levels of involvement are different? The base salary should be adequate for the responsibilities they share. I feel that the base salaries could be improved. 30% of the Mayor salary might be a good place to start.

I also feel that they should be offered the same package as other exempt employees in the city. Now, it should also be included in the value of the wage package.

It has been my experience that when you are in an acting position that pays more than you currently earn, you are entitled to be compensated for the job you are doing. Why should it be any different for an Acting Mayor?

I suppose a $50 per month vehicle allowance might be appropriate where there is an expectation for an amount of travel that exceeds the basic responsibilities of a councilor. Many jobs pay a minimum call out amount for extra work, so, it would not be unreasonable to expect some vehicle allowance for travel costs that exceed the basic responsibilities of a councilor.

Offering to pay a technology allowance would also be appropriate for each person. Say $50 per month. This would help offset the cost of maintaining cell service and internet service etc. that would be important in maintaining the communication links between councilors and their constituients.

A better renumeration package may also attract other potential candidates who might consider giving their time to serve our fair city.

Don't forget that he gets paid to chair other groups as well, plus perks and I believe a car; probably fuel as well. Forget the commitee Dan If you get a raise we will hold you responsible for it in any case. Councillors don't need a raise; they have jobs.

"I am pretty comfortable where I am"

Yea no doubt

Chester...spoken like a true bureaucrat. Which councellor are you? Why should a councellor get full medical, dental, life insurance, etc when thier job is a part time job. Name me any company that part time employees get full benfits?

Has anyone else noticed that this news website always takes a negative slant when it comes to reporting about Brian Skakun? (reread this article and others re. Mr Skakun)

It became pretty obvious to me with the stories written re. Mr Skakun's legal issues. I don't get the impression that Ben is very friendly with City Hall, so why the constant slamming of Mr Skakun at every opportunity??

I thought news was supposed to be reported with unbiased facts- let the posters run with their own Opinions!!

I'm all for giving councilors a flat monthly rate vehicle allowance; only I prefer the term "Bus Pass".

For 23g`s I expect no less that 20 hrs a week in council this would include sweeping and mopping raking the leaves if the time they are paid is not filled with civic duties..and no mayor should be raking in 73 let alone 93g`s this is highway robbery unless there is no pension involved in that case they should still not be raking you out for more than 45-50 g`s.

In any case we should have a mayor and council that knows how to use the internet...

Electing and re-electing dinosaurs has to stop...in the words of the Great Neil Young"What year is this???"

Hmmm interesting committee choices. I wonder how many of them have no personnal or business relationships with the council members or mayor. Why not pick 4 average unbiased blue coller working PG people???

@ mh..roger that..lets start the nominations...

Certainly looks like an unbiased committee. Ex-councillor, ex-city employee of the non blue collar type, etc. Kind of like letting McDonalds decide who sells the best hamburgers.

In a few weeks we will find the committee recommends the mayor's salary remain as is, and councillors get a raise. Maybe the councillors will donate their increased income to the "Fill a pot hole fund".

Hard to believe anyone would consider giving this group a raise considering how utterly inept they have been in looking after city expenditures.

How about four seniors on pensions decide what these city guys and gals get paid? Open the phone book, close yer eyes and pick four names. Ask for Grandma or Grampas.

Oops! Grandpa. :(

I have a good idea for recalebrating the salaries and benefits we pay for our "top" bureaucrats: Get each of them to go get at least 2 job offers in the real world and average them.

For those who can't find at least 2 job offers - fire them. Clearly those in this situation don't really have what it takes, don't deserve their current job, and have been massively overpaid for years.

But that wouldn't happen to anyone, would it?