Budget 2019: Savings and Re-aligments

I don't think it is often possible for an organisation to do more in some service areas while also cutting taxes. And it certainly shouldn't be expected to happen year-over-year. Eventually you get to a point where you at least need to raise taxes enough to keep up with inflation.

That being said, I think there are significant opportunities before us this year…

In this blog post I’ll talk about the expense side of our balance sheet. I will discuss how the City is working to both find savings and to better target spending.

Guest UserOctober 24, 2018budget, sustainable, priority based budgeting, leanComment

Budget 2019: Four Priorities

Budget time is quickly approaching…. Right now I have four big goals. These are positions I currently intend to advocate the most strongly for. I’d love to hear what you think about them. Are they on point with what you think the community needs?

Guest UserOctober 23, 2018budget, safety, infrastructure, Leisure Centre, sustainableComment

A Sustainable City?

Vehicles are interesting. Some people love them. Some hate them. Some are like me: we tolerate them because we need transportation for work and play. Most of us spend a lot of money on them.

It strikes me that having government is like owning a vehicle. Some people love to see government spend and regulate. Some resent every tax dollar and every rule. Some are apathetic to anything government does. No matter how we feel, we all spend a lot of money on government.

Guest UserApril 22, 2017sustainable, carComment

Let's Talk GP

I first got excited about politics playing ball hockey. I was running a ball hockey program in a junior high school. It was fun; many students were immigrants who had never held a stick. This school was in a rough neighbourhood. Lacking opportunity and belonging, most of the students became disillusioned. They seemed apathetic about most things.

Guest UserMarch 29, 2017sustainable, livable, connected, hockey, candidateComment

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