Kelowna City Manager's High Salary Sparks Debate

The compensation package of Kelowna's city manager has become a hot topic, with figures revealing a salary and expense package nearing $384,000 in 2024. This amount places him close to the earnings of city managers in much larger municipalities, raising questions about the fairness and justification of such high salaries in local government. The disclosure comes as part of B.C.'s sunshine list, which mandates the public reporting of salaries exceeding $75,000. This report delves into the details of the compensation and the public's reaction to it, offering insights into the ongoing debate over municipal salaries in British Columbia.