Taxpayers' Right to Know
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. However, high spending is not inevitable. Some rural municipalities have managed to spend significantly less, demonstrating that local choices about service provision and delivery matter.
Next week, Albertans will elect their local governments, and while issues vary by city, town, or district, all municipal governments spend taxpayer money. A recent study found 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.
Author's summary: Taxpayers have the right to know their municipal governments' expenditures.
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