Surrey news: Mayor and council to vote on pay raises Monday [Video]

A report recommending a substantial salary increase for Surrey’s mayor and councillors is on the agenda at Monday night’s council meeting – but at least two elected officials have vowed to vote against hiking their own pay.

The report proposes a raise of eight per cent, which would increase Mayor Brenda Locke’s salary from $171,150 to $184,999, while the salary for councillors would increase from $87,287 to $94,298.

If approved, the new compensation structure would take effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

In a statement, Surrey First councillors Mike Bose and Linda Annis said they do not support the recommendation, citing the economic pressures faced by the electorate.

“Now is not the time to increase mayor and councillor pay,” said Bose. “We need to show our taxpayers we understand these uncertain financial times and demonstrate some leadership.”

In addition, Annis said she believes council should do away with the process of …