www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, March 4, 2016 | 18 Here's what your Regional councillors earned in 2015 by Julia Le Oakville Beaver Staff Halton Regional Chair Gary Carr earned $223,058 in salaries, benefits and expenses last year, according to Regional documents released this week. Carr, who has been the Regional chair since 2006, received $212,386 in salary and benefits, $6,663 in conference expenses and $4,009 in car mileage and other expenses in 2015. Among the other 20 members of Regional councillors, Halton Hills Councillor Clark Somerville was the biggest earner at $76,101 -- $54,738 in salary and benefits, $20,150 in conference expenses and $1,213 in car mileage G L E N N C O L LI N G 'S AUTO SERVICE Exceptional service doesn't end when you drive away. CUSTOMER CARE PROGRAM Rewards Dollars Earn money towards future services every time you visit. Membership FREE Halton Region Chair Gary Carr and other expenses. His conference expenses are related to his duties as the Halton representative and first vice-president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). Somerville is a member of FCM's board of directors, FCM Rural Forum, the Ontario Caucus and other standing committees. Milton Councillor Colin Best earned $64,501 -- $54,969 in salaries and benefits, $8,582 in conference expenses and $950 in car mileage and other expenses. Of those conference expenses, $6,147 are related to Best's duties as Halton's representative Give Back Donate a portion of your Rewards Dollars to charity. Reminder Program Loyalty Program Receive timely maintenance You and your friends will receive valuable Rewards Dollars. and oil change reminders. 2-Year / 40,000 km Warranty 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Eastside Auto Service J u s t o ff t h e S o u t h S e r v i ce R o a d CALL TODAY Fourth Line Auto Service 559 Speers Road Oakville (289) 201-3562 4thlineauto.com 573 Char twell Rd. Oakville (289) 203-0752 eastsideautoser vice.ca of the Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO). Burlington councillor Jack Dennison earned the least with a total of $48,727 -- $48,202 in salaries and benefits and $525 in car mileage and other expenses. Other Regional councillors earned between $50,000-$62,000. Oakville councillors sitting on Regional council include: Ward 6 Councillor Tom Adams, Mayor Rob Burton, Ward 2 Councillor Cathy Duddeck, Ward 4 Councillor Allan Elgar, Ward 3 Councillor David Gittings, Ward 5 Councillor Jeff Knoll and Ward 1 Councillor Sean O'Meara The Regional document does not include what politicians earn at the local area municipality level where they are also remunerated. The report detailed the remuneration and expenses of other board and committee appointees, including the Halton Regional Police Service Board. Collectively, salaries, benefits and expenses for members of the Halton Regional Police Service Board total $43,994. Members earn between $0-$14,000. Oakville councillors sitting on the board include Burton and Knoll. For a complete list of salaries, visit halton. ca, click on Regional Council & Committee Meetings and download the Administration and Finance packet for March 2. Authentic Montessori at its Best - For Ages 18 mo.-12 yrs. · An empowering curriculum that engages children · Individual focus to learning your child's CREATE YOUR DREAM h t a B r o n e Kitch · Community atmosphere that makes students feel included and valued · Creative expression allows your child to explore their own interests and talents "Each space reflects the professionalism, pride and dedication of everyone in the school." -CCMA Accreditation Team 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE | QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP | CUSTOM DESIGNS FAIRVIEW GLEN 905.634.0781 · fairviewglen.com Call for a Free Estimate MONTESSORI SCHOOL 905-844-3332 Visit our showroom: 333 Wyecroft Rd. Unit 3, Oakville www.aromakitchens.ca