Taxpayers Deserve Transparency in Municipal Spending
Tegan Hill and Austin Thompson argue 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 managed to spend significantly less, demonstrating that local choices about services and delivery methods matter.
As voters in Alberta prepare to elect their local governments, it is essential to consider the spending habits of their municipalities. A recent study revealed that Grande Prairie County and Red Deer County were among Alberta's highest-spending municipalities per person in 2023.
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.
Author's summary: Taxpayers deserve transparency in municipal spending habits.