Each council member is paid $22,150, which includes expenses for conferences and education. I’m hoping it will be a positive outcome.”Ī staff report to council in September said costs associated with adding two councillors would mean an increase in the town’s annual operating budget of $44,300. “I haven’t had anyone express great concerns. “It’s so hard to read at this point,” he said. “We had a quorum, but we had to deal with some really important issues,” he said.Īlthough View Royal rejected an expansion of council in 2002, based on public push back, Screech said he’s seen little opposition this time. Screech noted this year View Royal council was short by two members over extended periods. Having those different ideas and notions around the table is really important.” “It gives us greater diversity in council and more varied opinions. “I see it as an important issue,” Screech said. He would like to see the councillors added prior to next October’s civic election. View Royal has more than doubled in size to about 11,829 residents over the past two decades, said Screech. Council expects to make a decision the following evening. 15 at the town hall, and via internet link. Residents will have a chance to weigh in on the issue, including the costs and process of adding two councillors, at an open house Nov. to have a council of five,” Mayor David Screech said Thursday. View Royal is considering two more seats around the town’s council table as it deals with a growing population.

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