Last week, Global News reported how a Richmond city holiday staff party in December cost taxpayers $119,000 dollars.

In addition to buying alcohol, taxpayers spent $80,000 on catering. Now, further review of freedom of information results obtained by Global News, reveal some stunning excesses.

Buried within the 4,400 pages of documents Global News reviewed was the acknowledgement that ”although the amount of food provided by the caterer was sufficient, McDonald’s cheeseburgers and Junior Chicken burgers were provided towards the end of the event so that staff could “grab” as they exited the event. This continues to be a much-requested crowd favourite.”

A receipt shows taxpayers bought 275 Junior Chicken burgers and 275 cheeseburgers, costing taxpayers more than $1,800 dollars. The extra

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