Taxpayers Deserve Transparency in Municipal Spending
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, but high spending is not inevitable. Some rural municipalities have managed to spend significantly 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 emphasize the importance of transparency in municipal spending, allowing taxpayers to make informed decisions about their local governments.
Summary: Taxpayers deserve to know their municipal governments' spending.
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