London Councillors Approve 35% Pay Increase for Next Term
City councillors in London have voted to raise their salaries by 35% starting with the next term, acknowledging the growing demands as the city's population expands. The decision was made following recommendations from an external review committee evaluating councillor wages across Canada.
Details of the Pay Increase
- New councillor salary: approximately $94,000, a 35% boost.
- Budget Chair and Deputy Mayor salary: over $101,000, up from $75,000.
- The Mayor's salary remains unchanged.
Voting Outcome
The pay raise motion passed with a 9-6 vote. Councillors voting against the increase were:
- Susan Stevenson
- Sam Trosow
- Corrine Rahman
- Anna Hopkins
- Paul Van Meerbergen
- David Ferreira
Perspectives on the Pay Raise
“This is more than a full-time role,” said Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis. “The voters determine whether the councillor is worth the compensation, or if someone else is better suited. This is a complex job.”
The Council Resourcing Review Task Force advised the salary increase to align councillors’ pay with about 70% of what London residents earn, considering the city's size and workload. Compared to other Ontario cities, including smaller ones, London's councillor pay was previously below average.
Author's summary: London councillors approved a significant salary increase to better reflect their workload and local economic standards, with some members opposing the raise.
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