Waterloo — Ward 1
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Sandra Hanmer See responses
It is already sufficiently transparent and accessible
- 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
- Improvements are always possible in the way we do things so re-evaluation current growth and cost sharing approaches would be appropriate
- Adjust service delivery models to reduce costs without reducing access
- Reduce discretionary programs to protect core services
- Balancing maintenance
- state of good repair and expansion in a fiscally responsbile manner
Please describe one concrete example of a trade-off you would support (or oppose) when costs rise faster than revenues.candidate's own words
In this economic climate I would support staging or phasing a necessary infrastructure improvement project. If the capital project is a new initiative for the community strong consideration would need to be given to the appropriate timing and funding sources for the project.
Would you like to provide any additional context for your views on budgets?candidate's own words
The budget process is a public process now and this must continue. There are opportunities for residents to reach out to councillors and staff; delegate to council during budget deliberations etc. However, the budget itself is complex and not always easy to understand. Efforts to provide clear communication about how the budget is developed and works have occurred and must continue.
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- Joel Botter
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