How much Isaac councillors earn and spend
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ISAAC region councillors claimed more than $100,000 in expenses last financial year.
Isaac Regional Council mayor Anne Baker claimed $19,620, while deputy mayor Kelly Vea Vea claimed $17,501.
Not far behind was division three councillor Gina Lacey, who claimed $15,278. Expenses include mobile phone and vehicle allowances and trips to conferences and forums.
Cr Simon West claimed the least at $2206, but has only been a councillor since August 26, 2019.
Cr Lynette Jones claimed almost $3500 and Cr Peter Freeleagus claimed $3604. He resigned from council on February 26, 2019.
Cr Baker earns about $143,136 a year, while Cr Kelly Vea Vea earns $87,462.
All other councillors earn between $74,342 and $76,040 depending on their super contribution. Cr West earned $12,304, while Cr Freeleagus earned $51,747.
Full breakdown:
Mayor Cr Anne Baker $19,620
D1 Cr Greg Austen $6098
D2 Cr Nick Wheeler $7799
D3 Cr Gina Lacey $15,278
D4 Cr Peter Freeleagus $3604
D4 Cr Simon West $2206
D5 Cr Kelly Vea Vea $17,501
D6 Cr Lynette Jones $3499
D7 Cr Jane Pickels $14,555
D8 Cr Geoff Bethel $11,235
