Victoria Richardson
City/Township Council · Waterloo Ward 5
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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
D. Growth & cost recovery
No response B. Service levels
- Adjust service delivery models to reduce costs without reducing access
C. Capital & infrastructure
- Require lifecycle cost analysis before approving any new infrastructure
- Defer or cancel capital projects with low long-term return on investment
Please describe one concrete example of a trade-off you would support (or oppose) when costs rise faster than revenues.candidate's own words
Raising user fees inhibits people's ability to access vital services (eg. swim lessons)
If you chose "It should be more transparent and accessible", please describe how.candidate's own words
Increased transparency makes understanding municipal politics easier and more accessibile