Taxpayers' Right to Know
Tegan Hill and Austin Thompson emphasize that taxpayers should be aware of their municipal governments' expenditures.
In rural areas, the cost of roads, parks, and emergency services is shared among fewer people, but high spending is not inevitable. Some rural municipalities have successfully spent less, demonstrating that local choices about service provision and delivery matter.
As voters in Alberta prepare to elect their local governments, it is essential to consider the spending habits of municipal governments. A recent study revealed that Grande Prairie County and Red Deer County were among the highest-spending municipalities in Alberta in 2023, on a per-person basis.
Taxpayers should know how much their municipal governments spend.
Authors Tegan Hill and Austin Thompson highlight the importance of transparency in municipal spending, allowing taxpayers to make informed decisions.
Author's summary: Taxpayers have right to know municipal spending.
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