Why were the colonists offended by the decision to have the crown pay governor Hutchinson's salary?

Colonists were offended by the decision to have the crown pay Governor Hutchinson's salary because it undermined their autonomy and the principle of self-governance. They believed that a governor funded by the crown would be more loyal to British interests than to the needs of the colonists. This arrangement fostered resentment and suspicion, as it appeared to diminish local control and accountability, further escalating tensions leading up to the American Revolution.