https://twitter.com/CBCScott/status/1074770739654463489
The rundown:
-Sutherland proposes pay freeze for 2019 with info that there may be a 2.6% increase
-Farkas wants to amend freeze to make a 5% cut; no second so the motion dies
-Farkas wants another amendment for a freeze for rest of term (beyond 2019); no second so the motion dies
-Mayor and councilors debate about politicians getting too involved in their own pay, blah blah
-Farkas wants to amend freeze to be reduction if formula calls for a reduction; Chu seconds; motion defeated
-Council hears they may be in line for a reduction anyway, in which case Sutherland votes for his motion to be defeated; it is defeated 9-6
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Scott DippelVerified account @CBCScott 4h4 hours ago
So a bit of gymnastics there... let's review. Councillor who wants a pay freeze votes against his own motion because it turns out council may be getting a pay cut according to city formula. Councillor who wants a pay cut for 2019 ends up voting in favour of freeze. Clear?"