Mayor Nolan Crouse will receive a 13 per cent pay hike next year, while his six peers on council will get a 24 per cent increase.
The raises, which take effect Jan. 1, were included in the 2009 operating budget. The raises set St. Albert council salaries at the 60th percentile of other mid-sized Alberta cities, as per council's remuneration policy.
Crouse will make $84,742 next year, up from $74,983. The six part-time councillors will earn $29,560, up from $23,766.
Compare that to salaries in Wood Buffalo ($103,000 for the mayor, $30,450 for councillors), Medicine Hat ($89,600 and $29,800), Lethbridge ($81,504 and $23,542), Grande Prairie ($78,750 and $29,400) and Red Deer ($76,678 and $24,564).
One third of council salaries are tax free, as per the Municipal Government Act.
Staff get 4.5 per cent raises
Council isn't the only group getting a raise on Jan. 1. Non-union staff at city hall will receive a 4.5 per cent pay hike next year. Council approved the raises after a private briefing on Monday evening.
Read more about council's raises here. Read about staff increases here.
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