Cost of government in Mapleton reduced by $1,200 in 2017

The cost of paying elected officials in the township declined by about $1,282 in 2017.

A report presented at the March 27 Mapleton council meeting included a remuneration summary for all council members last year.

The total cost to local taxpayers for council wages and expenses came in at $92,839, down slightly from the $94,121 paid out in 2016.

Mayor Neil Driscoll received remuneration of $20,360, including salary of $17,535 in 2016. Driscoll also had meeting per diems of $2,080 and expenses of $754.

Councillor Marlene Ottens received a base salary of $13,638, per diems of $3,840 and expenses of $2,707 for a total of $19,606.

Councillor Lori Woodham received a base salary of $13,638, per diems of $3,140 and expenses of $1,504 for a total of $18,283.

Councillor Michael Martin received a base salary of $13,638, per diems of $1,980 and expenses of $1,613 for a total of $17,322.

Councillor Dennis Craven received a base salary of $13,638 per diems of $2,610 and expenses of $2,127 for a total of $17,256.