Taxpayers should know how much their municipal governments spend
Tegan Hill and Austin Thompson argue 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 methods matter.
- Grande Prairie County and Red Deer County were among Alberta's highest-spending municipalities per person in 2023.
As voters in Alberta prepare to elect their local governments, it is essential to consider the spending habits of municipal governments.
Local choices about what services to provide, and how to deliver them, matter.
Author's summary: Taxpayers should be aware of municipal government spending.
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