ERIN – Over $195,000 in salaries and expenses were paid to Erin council last year.
A council remuneration report is required each year under the Municipal Act.
The report by Erin treasurer Wendy Parr, included as part of Thursday’s council meeting agenda, shows mayor Michael Dehn topped the list with $52,177 paid in 2024 including benefits.
Councillors Bridget Ryan, Cathy Aylard and Jamie Cheyne all took home $35,042 including benefits while Coun. John Brennan’s pay including benefits totalled $26,624 due to using nearly $9,000 less in benefits than the other councillors.
The report stated Brennan and Cheyne both had $4,129 in expenses, Aylard had $2,353 and Ryan had $1,131. Dehn had no expenses listed.
As a member of county council, Dehn would also receive a salary from the County of Wellington which hasn’t released a 2024 remuneration report at this time.