Have they ever purchased a home or a car? You have to disclose every detail of your income to do either of these. Unless, of course, you have enough cash so as you do not need a loan. If you are not doing anything illegal, why do you worry about full disclosure to your finances. BTW - exactly why would you "volunteer" to a city council unless you stood to gain SOMETHING? All we are asking is that you disclose exactly what and how much you gained. WIIFM - what's in it for me?