Lurdes Jordao
City/Township Council · Kitchener Ward 3
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Budget & Taxes
Do you think the Region's or municipality's budget process should be more transparent and accessible to residents?single choice
It is already sufficiently transparent and accessible
Municipal and regional costs have generally risen faster than revenues restricted by property tax rules and limited local revenue tools. How would you balance tax increases against maintaining service levels and long-term financial sustainability?select up to 3 per part
A. Revenue approaches
- Prioritize not increasing taxes and service fees
- Area-specific levies where residents in a defined area receive or request a distinct level of service
- Actively pursue provincial and federal transfer funding and grants
D. Growth & cost recovery
- Ensure new development pays a greater share of long-term infrastructure costs
- Re-evaluate development incentives or subsidies that create long-term liabilities
B. Service levels
- Adjust service delivery models to reduce costs without reducing access
- Reduce discretionary programs to protect core services
C. Capital & infrastructure
- Require lifecycle cost analysis before approving any new infrastructure
- Defer or cancel capital projects with low long-term return on investment