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By James Peters

Revelstoke Council

Revelstoke councillor resigns after council votes itself huge pay raises

Jan 22, 2020 | 11:24 AM

REVELSTOKE, B.C. — A councillor in the City of Revelstoke says he has resigned over significant pay raises his colleagues voted for themselves.

Steven Cross says he’s quitting as a matter of principle.

In a post to his Facebook page, Cross says his resignation is effective February 7.

Cross says council’s decision to approve a 134 per cent rise in compensation for the mayor’s chair, currently occupied by Gary Sulz, and a 67 per cent bump for councillors represent “self-interest over mission of service to our community.”

The councillor goes on to say the city did not seek information from third parties before making the proposal. He also took issue with the raises being effective immediately, rather than put in place after the next election.

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Cross says the moves erode “the public’s faith and trust” in council.