Have a good cry on this one as the city goes broke! The information listed below was taken from East Providence Patch.

I guess there is no split vote on this city council issue - five for five on health benefits! The school committee does not receive health benefits.

I bet Michael DiGioia will run for state representative.

Total Costs Paid to Compensated Committees, Board and Commissions

• City Council - $83,098
• School Committee - $19,915
• Waterfront Commission - $29,066
• Canvassing Board - $2,250
• Assessment - $1,050
• Planning Board - $3,000
• Zoning Board - $5,800

Total Cost: $144,179

A closer look at City Council costs:

Name: Mayor Bruce Rogers
Annual Stipend: $4,500
Social Security: $344
Pension: $633
Medical Benefits: $344
Life Insurance: $336
Workers' Compensation: $561
Total Cost: $6,718

Name: Member William Conley
Annual Stipend: $3,500
Social Security: $268
Pension: $633
Medical Benefits: $14,291
Life Insurance: $336
Workers' Compensation: $561
Total Cost: $19,588 

Name: Member Michael DiGioia
Annual Stipend: $3,500
Social Security: $268
Pension: $633
Medical Benefits: $14,291
Life Insurance: $336
Workers' Compensation: $561
Total Cost: $19,588 

Name: Member Katherine Kleyla
Annual Stipend: $3,500
Social Security: $268
Pension: $0
Medical Benefits: $14,291
Life Insurance: $336
Workers' Compensation: $561
Total Cost: $18,250

Name: Member Thomas Rose
Annual Stipend: $3,500
Social Security: $268
Pension: $0
Medical Benefits: $14,291
Life Insurance: $336
Workers' Compensation: $561
Total Cost: $18,955