Sarnia City Hall (BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin)Sarnia City Hall (BlackburnNews.com photo by Melanie Irwin)
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2015 City 'Sunshine List' Released (Gallery)

The City of Sarnia is first off the mark to report its so-called "sunshine list" for 2015.

The Public Sector Disclosure Act requires that publicly funded organizations disclose the names of employees paid $100,000 or more.

The number of city employees making $100,000 or more last year totals 189 compared to 143 in 2014.

There are 84 police officers, 70 fire officers and 18 city hall administrators on the list for 2015 with salary amounts including overtime and retroactive pay.

Topping the city list is City Manager Margaret Misek-Evans at nearly $172,700, followed by police Chief Phil Nelson at just over $169,000.

City of Sarnia 'Sunshine List' for 2015, page 1. (Photo courtesy of City of Sarnia agenda)City of Sarnia 'Sunshine List' for 2015, page 1. (Photo courtesy of City of Sarnia agenda)

City of Sarnia 'Sunshine List' for 2015, page 2. (Photo courtesy of City of Sarnia agenda)City of Sarnia 'Sunshine List' for 2015, page 2. (Photo courtesy of City of Sarnia agenda)

City of Sarnia 'Sunshine List' for 2015, page 3. (Photo courtesy of City of Sarnia agenda)City of Sarnia 'Sunshine List' for 2015, page 3. (Photo courtesy of City of Sarnia agenda)

City of Sarnia 'Sunshine List' for 2015, page 4. (Photo courtesy of City of Sarnia agenda)City of Sarnia 'Sunshine List' for 2015, page 4. (Photo courtesy of City of Sarnia agenda)

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