• Whitchurch-Stouffville Council Members were paid a combined $696,129.88 in 2024.
  • Mayor Iain Lovatt earned $225,548.25 in total compensation, including his Town and Regional salaries, benefits, and car allowance.
  • Each of the six Councillors received a base salary of $54,009.03 and a $9,000 car allowance, with total pay varying based on individual benefits.
  • The Town’s top-paid staff member in 2024 was Chief Administrative Officer Sunny Bains, who earned $269,938.73.
  • Other high earners included department commissioners, the Fire Chief, the Library CEO, and senior directors, all making over $190,000.
  • A total of 117 Town employees appeared on the province’s Sunshine List, marking a 25.8% increase from the previous year.

 

Whitchurch-Stouffville’s elected officials collectively earned $696,129.88 in 2024, according to the municipality’s annual Statement of Remuneration. The reporting, required under Ontario’s Municipal Act, outlines compensation and expenses for Members of Council.

Mayor Iain Lovatt received $108,864.45 from the Town, along with $63,286.00 from York Region for his role on Regional Council. His total remuneration, including a $12,000 car allowance and $41,397.80 in benefits, amounted to $225,548.25. Lovatt also claimed $19,777.32 in public relations expenses, falling below his $25,000 annual limit.

Each of Stouffville’s six councillors received a base salary of $54,009.03, plus a $9,000 car allowance. Individual totals varied based on benefits, which include statutory contributions, pension entitlements, and group insurance.

  • Councillor Hugo Kroon received $77,172.66 in total remuneration, with benefits valued at $14,163.63. He submitted $3,615.19 in public relations expenses.
  • Councillor Maurice Smith earned $77,076.68, supported by $14,067.65 in benefits. He claimed $2,538.13 in PR-related costs.
  • Councillor Keith Acton reported $80,720.11 in total pay, including $17,711.08 in benefits. His public relations expenses amounted to $1,173.06.
  • Councillor Rick Upton earned $77,178.97, with benefits totaling $14,169.94. He filed $3,299.91 in PR claims.
  • Councillor Richard Bartley also reported $80,720.11 in total compensation, supported by $17,711.08 in benefits. He claimed $524.80 in public relations expenses.
  • Councillor Sue Sherban received $77,713.11, which included $14,704.08 in benefits. Her PR expenses totaled $1,111.53.

Separately, Ontario’s 2024 public salary disclosures—commonly referred to as the Sunshine List—named Town employees who earned $100,000 or more last year, in accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act.

  • Chief Administrative Officer Sunny Bains was the Town’s top earner at $269,938.73.
  • Josh Silver, who served as Town Solicitor until his recent departure, was paid $233,191.56.
  • Jack Graziosi, Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works, and Jeremy Harness, Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer, each received $224,358.03.
  • Dwayne Tapp, Commissioner of Development Services, earned $218,588.47.
  • Rob Braid, Commissioner of Community Services, was paid $212,645.00.
  • Fire Chief William Snowball and Public Library CEO Margaret Wallace each received $206,594.73.
  • Claudette Banks, Director of Human Resources, received $205,979.93.
  • Becky Jamieson, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Town Clerk, was paid $194,975.84.

In total, 117 Town employees made the list last year, which was a 25.8% increase over the previous year, according to Sunshine List analysis.