Kelowna City Manager Doug Gilchrist's 2024 compensation package of nearly $384,000 has drawn criticism and questions from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and local residents. They argue the salary is 'eye-watering' and disproportionately high compared to Vancouver's city manager and B.C. Premier David Eby, given Kelowna's smaller size. Gilchrist defends his compensation, citing the city's broad range of services.
Kelowna city manager’s ‘eye-watering’ salary raises questions
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Kelowna City Manager Doug Gilchrist's 2024 compensation package of nearly $384,000 has drawn criticism and questions from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation and local residents. They argue the salary is 'eye-watering' and disproportionately high compared to Vancouver's city manager and B.C. Premier David Eby, given Kelowna's smaller size. Gilchrist defends his compensation, citing the city's broad range of services.
Trending- 1 2024: Doug Gilchrist received a salary and expense package of nearly $384,000.
- 2 Wednesday: Global News contacted the city for comment; Doug Gilchrist responded late in the day.
- Public questioning of city spending
- Calls for transparency from Kelowna City Council
- Potential public distrust regarding municipal compensation
What: Kelowna City Manager Doug Gilchrist's 2024 salary and expense package, nearly $384,000, is being questioned as excessive.
When: 2024 (salary package); Wednesday (Global News contacted city, Gilchrist responded).
Where: Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Why: The salary is perceived as out of proportion with Kelowna's size and budget compared to other cities, raising concerns about taxpayer money.
How: The salary was disclosed via the 'sunshine list,' a legal requirement for B.C. municipalities. Critics are publicly questioning the compensation and demanding explanations from the city council.