Bob Mullin, the mayor of Stirling-Rawdon, argues that the Ontario public salary reporting system is outdated, as the $100,000 threshold hasn't changed since 1996, and doesn't reflect current inflation. 'In 2024, however, $100,000 buys a lot less and yet that reporting threshold has not been changed since Mike Harris ruled at Queen's Park. Had that figure been adjusted for inflation, that would now represent somebody making around $180,000 'a huge difference.' Mullin emphasizes the importance of updating the act to ensure fairness and accuracy.
Frances Smith, mayor of Central Frontenac, supports Mullin's perspective. She highlights the disparity of perceptions surrounding the $100,000 threshold, especially within communities of seniors. 'Our community is made up of a lot of seniors who live on a very fixed income. It's hard for somebody in their 70s, 80s to realize that $100,000 isn't a lot of money these days.' This statement underlines the need for a more realistic evaluation of public salaries based on the changing economic landscape.
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