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Sault Ste. Marie Council Salaries and Expenses Revealed
Mayor Shoemaker's compensation just shy of $100,000 in 2025
Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:08am
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The City of Sault Ste. Marie has released details on the 2025 remuneration, benefits, and expenses for the mayor and city council members. Mayor Matthew Shoemaker's total compensation of $99,815 fell just short of the $100,000 mark, while other councilors' pay ranged from $31,677 to $38,365.
Why it matters
Transparency around elected officials' compensation is an important part of municipal governance and accountability. The release of these figures allows residents to see how their tax dollars are being spent on city leadership.
The details
The data shows Mayor Shoemaker's honorarium was $87,638, with additional expenses for a car allowance, travel, and training. Ward 4 Councillor Marchy Bruni had the lowest total compensation at $31,677, while Ward 1 Councillor Sandra Hollingsworth had the highest at $38,365 due to additional travel and conference expenses. Other councillors' pay fell within the $31,000 to $37,000 range. The report also included compensation details for the Committee of Adjustment and Police Services Board.
- The 2025 council remuneration and expense data was released on March 30, 2026.
The players
Matthew Shoemaker
The mayor of Sault Ste. Marie.
Marchy Bruni
The Ward 4 councillor.
Sandra Hollingsworth
The Ward 1 councillor.
Shelley Schell
The city's chief financial officer and treasurer.
Committee of Adjustment
A local board that reviews and decides on minor variance applications.
What they’re saying
“Transparency around elected officials' compensation is an important part of municipal governance and accountability.”
— Shelley Schell, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
What’s next
The city council will review the 2025 remuneration and expense report at an upcoming public meeting.
The takeaway
The release of Sault Ste. Marie's council compensation data provides residents with insight into how their tax dollars are being spent on local government, fostering transparency and accountability.
