The Editor,
Re. “Who else gets to vote themselves $48k for leaving?” (Letters, The Tri-City News, July 25), “Mayor shouldn’t get $48k” (Letters, July 18) and “$48K payout for Moore when he leaves office” (July 11).
I am more than a little disheartened by the negative comments toward Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore and our city council.
These are not jobs people do for the money but they obviously need to be remunerated, particularly the mayor’s position as it is full-time.
Actually, I am surprised how little most mayors make considering they have to take leave or quit their regular jobs to take on city responsibilities.
In the corporate world, someone running a company of equivalent size to PoCo would realize at least 10 times what the mayor is paid.
I feel PoCo’s mayor and council have done a excellent job and do not begrudge them their remuneration, or departure payment, which is fair and excellent value.
Chris Whelan, Port Coquitlam
