Health & Fitness
We Pay Their Health Benefits!
Taxpayers are responsible for city council members' health benefits.
Have a good cry on this one as the city goes broke! The 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.
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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
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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