Julie Finley-swaren
Julie Finley-swaren served as the City Clerk, Director Legislative Services at City of Waterloo in 2025, received an annual salary of $204,377.84 and a taxable benefit of $2,295.16, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Julie has held the same position since 2024 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$206,673.00
Total paid in 2025
$204,377.84
Salary
$2,295.16
Taxable Benefit
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Female Very high confidence |
Find Julie on LinkedIn| Job Title : | City Clerk, Director Legislative Services |
| Employer : | City of Waterloo |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2025 |
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Between 2022 and 2025, Julie experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.60% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Waterloo. By 2025, Julie's total pay had risen by 15.73% compared to the pay in 2022. Notably, during Julie's tenure as City Clerk, Director Legislative Services, there has been a significant 21.02% rise in compensation over the past 1 year. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Clerk, Director Legislative Services | $204,378 | $2,295 | ⇧ 21.02% |
| 2024 | City Clerk, Director Legislative Services | $168,566 | $2,216 | ⇧ 2.43% |
| 2023 | City Clerk | $164,588 | $2,141 | ⇩ -6.64% |
| 2022 | City Clerk | $176,659 | $1,924 |
The 2025 Sunshine List has employee who held exactly same position title ( City Clerk, Director Legislative Services ) in the City of Waterloo.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Julie Finley-swaren | $204,378 | $2,295 |
The 2025 Sunshine List has 11 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 11 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Dawn Kitteringham | City Clerk And Director, Legislative Services | City of Markham | $246,109 |
| Stephen Huycke | Director Legislative Services / City Clerk | City of Richmond Hill | $225,760 |
| Maria Medeiros | Director, Legislative Services And City Clerk | City of Oshawa | $214,806 |
| Amanda Fusco | Director, Legislated Services And City Clerk | City of Kitchener | $208,210 |
| Julie Finley-swaren | City Clerk, Director Legislative Services | City of Waterloo | $206,673 |
| Maria Konefal | Director of Legislative Services / City Clerk | City of St. Thomas | $182,131 |
| Christopher Gauthier | City Clerk And Director, Clerk Services | City of Brantford | $179,633 |
| Josh Machesney | Director, Corporate Services / City Clerk | City of Quinte West | $177,324 |
| Krista Power | Director – Legislative Services And City Clerk | City of Thunder Bay | $174,572 |
| Tara Stephens | Director of Legislative Services / City Clerk | City of Welland | $167,670 |