Taxpayers Should Know Municipal Government Spending
Tegan Hill and Austin Thompson emphasize that taxpayers have the right to know how much their municipal governments spend.
In rural areas, the cost of roads, parks, and emergency services is shared among fewer people. However, high spending is not inevitable. Some rural municipalities have managed to spend significantly less, demonstrating that local choices about services and delivery matter.
Next week, Alberta voters will elect their local governments, and while issues vary by city, town, or district, all municipal governments spend taxpayer money. A recent study found that Grande Prairie County and Red Deer County were among Alberta's highest-spending municipalities per person in 2023.
Taxpayers should now know how much their municipal governments spend.
Author's summary: Taxpayers have the right to know municipal government spending.
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