Though the information is released for information only, many residents are very interested in exactly how much money local politicians make in a given year.
In Mapleton, the total remuneration and expenses to councillors in 2008 was $73,525.
Mayor John Green made $15,525, councillor Dennis Craven made $14,959, Jim Curry $13,447, Mike Downey $16,370 and Bruce Whale $13,223.
The numbers are variable because of different amounts paid for meetings (other than council), conventions, seminars, registration fees, hotels, mileage, parking, meals and other expenses.
The mayor’s base pay last year was $14,537, while councillors were paid $11,307 each.
For other meetings, Whale was paid $50, Craven $340, Green $760, Curry $870 and Downey $920. Green did not receive any payment under the category of “conventions and seminars,” while Curry was paid $260, Whale $600, Craven $840, and Downey $1,200.
Under registration fees, Green, as county warden, again did not have any fees. Curry was paid $450, Whale $690, Craven $1,372 and Downey $1,582.
For hotel, mileage and parking, meals and all other expenses, Green was paid $227, Curry $560, Whale $576, Craven $1099 and Downey $1,260.
Also presented at the Jan. 27 meeting were 2008 pay and expenses to 10 board members who do not sit on council. The cost to cover the committee of adjustment, Maryborough housing board, and parks and recreation committee was $4,110.
