Wellington North council paid total of $133,000 in 2024

KENILWORTH – The mayor and councillors in Wellington North were paid a total of $132,910 in 2024.

That’s slightly less than the budgeted amount of about $133,600, which officials contribute to lower-than-expected conference and training expenses, council benefits and technology and phone costs.

Wellington North treasurer and director of finance Jerry Idialu submitted a report outlining the remuneration to council as part of its March 24 meeting agenda package.

The remuneration report was received for information without discussion.

Mayor Andy Lennox was paid $30,562 for council per diem, and each of the councillors was paid $19,684 for council per diem.

The mayor and all of the councillors received $800 for travel expenses.

Lennox received $2,206 in medical benefits. Councillors Sherry Burke, Lisa Hern and Steve McCabe received $1,347 in medical benefits. Councillor Penny Renken received $384.13 in medical benefits.

For computer, telephone and internet expenses, Lennox received $827, Burke received $1,060, Hern received $1,186, McCabe received $1,069 and Renken received $1,061.

For conventions and seminars, Lennox did not receive anything, Burke received $1,986, Hern received $809, McCabe received $140 and Renken received $4,844.

Overall, Lennox was paid $34,395, Renken was paid $26,772, Burke was paid $24,877, Hern was paid $23, 826 and McCabe was paid $26,772.