Richmond mayors pay higher than previously reported, new documents reveal – BC [Video]

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie is not only one of B.C.’s highest paid mayors, but he is also likely one of the highest paid elected officials in the province, according to documents obtained by Global News.

Financial documents requested by Global News from the Municipal Finance Authority of BC (MFA) – which handles finances and loans for municipalities – revealed in 2023, the mayor brought in more than $362,000, which is more than $30,000 higher than previously reported.

Broken down, Brodie earned $198,437 as Richmond’s mayor, about $44,000 for benefits and expenses, $45,000 from Metro Vancouver and 40,000 from TransLink. He was also paid 30,000 as chair of the MFA.

“It is unacceptable that these numbers are not publicly available to any taxpayer who wants to see what kind of cheques we’re cutting to our local government politicians,” said Carson Binda, BC Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

New Westminster Coun. Daniel Fontaine …