District of Taylor releases ‘Sunshine List’ for 2025

TAYLOR, B.C. — The District of Taylor has reported spending more than $3 million on council and employee remuneration and more than $14 million on goods and services last year.  

During Taylor’s regular council meeting on June 15, staff presented the district’s Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) to the council. This is also called the “Sunshine List,” and details the salaries and expenses of all major city employees for the year. 

According to SOFI, the district collected approximately $13 million in total revenue for 2025, with approximately $4 million as taxation revenue and approximately $4 million in government transfers. 

The district had a total of $75.53 million in tangible capital assets, including construction projects, land, buildings and building improvements, roads and water and sewer infrastructure. 

 In 2025, the district paid a total of $94,051 in remuneration to elected officials, while it reimbursed councillors $38,404 in expenses.

Mayor Brent Taillefer was paid $29,408.31 in 2025, while councillor Michelle Turnbull was paid $18,247.71, councillor Desirae Graziano was paid $17,931.71, councillor Betty Ponto was paid $14,931.71 and councillor Murray Giesbrecht was paid $13,531.71. 

The highest expense reimbursement for 2025 was for Turnbull at $13,609.38, followed by Giesbrecht with $10,216.59, Graziano at $9,378.03 and Ponto at $5,199.62. 

The highest-paid employee was the district’s fire chief, Steve Byford, who earned $156,541 in 2025, followed by the chief administrative officer, Ryan Galay, who earned $149,093. 

In total, the district paid $3.34 million in employee remuneration and $165,058 in expense reimbursement. 

The report also said the district spent more than $14 million on payments for goods and services. 

The district has an outstanding long-term financing of $3.42 million from the Municipal Finance Authority of BC as of December 31st, 2025, with a maturity date of September 2044. 

According to the report, the district has approximately $54 million in reserve funds set aside by the council for projects such as equipment replacement, debt retirement, climate action, and the growing community fund. 

To read the complete 2025 statement, see below.