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 maintaining roads, parks, and emergency services is shared among fewer people. However, high spending is not inevitable, as some rural municipalities have managed to spend significantly less.
This variation in spending demonstrates that local choices about service provision and delivery matter.
- Grande Prairie County and Red Deer County were among Alberta's highest-spending municipalities per person in 2023.
Taxpayers should now know how much their municipal governments spend.
As voters in Alberta prepare to elect their local governments, it is essential to consider the spending habits of their municipalities.
Author's summary: Taxpayers have right to know municipal spending.