Moraa Mochama
City/Township Council · Waterloo Ward 2
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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 should be more 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
- Moderate, predictable tax increases to maintain service levels
- Actively pursue provincial and federal transfer funding and grants
- Exploring new local revenue tools where permitted by provincial legislation
D. Growth & cost recovery
- Re-evaluate development incentives or subsidies that create long-term liabilities
B. Service levels
- Maintain current service levels, even if taxes rise
- Improve current service levels for those that are not meeting resident standards and invest more in the ones residents have greatest satisfaction with (fire
- library
- recreation)
C. Capital & infrastructure
- Require lifecycle cost analysis before approving any new infrastructure
Please describe one concrete example of a trade-off you would support (or oppose) when costs rise faster than revenues.candidate's own words
I would oppose any long term investment that leaves taxpayers down the road paying for it for years to come (e.g. RIM Park)
If you chose "It should be more transparent and accessible", please describe how.candidate's own words
Prelim budgets should be shared out to residents and thresholds of engagement should be met prior to key decisions on budgets