The City of Kelowna paid nearly $50 million in wages and expenses in 2008. That's close to $5 million more than was paid out in 2007. At the top of the pay scale is City Manager, Ron Mattiussi, who took home $250,520 in 2008, compared with a 2007 salary of $222,507. Strategic Initiatives Director, David Graham is next in line making $176,229, followed by Community Services GM, John Vos at $173,432, Corporate Sustainability GM, Paul Macklem earning $172,516 and Corporate Development Director, Rick Baker making $165,885. The wages of the top five earners are nearly 10% higher than they were the year previously.
In all, 142 employees with the City of Kelowna pull in yearly salaries of $75,000 or more. In 2007, just 122 employees were at or above the $75,000 threshold. We want to know if you think the City of Kelowna is getting the biggest bang for the taxpayer buck.
Poll Results at 7:00 AM June 27:
Yes
117 No 723
In all, 142 employees with the City of Kelowna pull in yearly salaries of $75,000 or more. In 2007, just 122 employees were at or above the $75,000 threshold. We want to know if you think the City of Kelowna is getting the biggest bang for the taxpayer buck.
Poll Results at 7:00 AM June 27:
Yes
117 No 723 Total Votes: 840
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