Wilmot — Ward 4
3 candidates responded
Krista Straus See responses
Do you think the Region's or municipality's budget process should be more transparent and accessible to residents?single choice
No responseMunicipal 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
No response D. Growth & cost recovery
No response B. Service levels
No response C. Capital & infrastructure
No responseSam Hiemstra See responses
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
No response B. Service levels
- Maintain current service levels, even if taxes rise
- Adjust service delivery models to reduce costs without reducing access
C. Capital & infrastructure
- Require lifecycle cost analysis before approving any new infrastructure
Steven Martin See responses
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
- Prioritize not increasing taxes and service fees
- 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
C. Capital & infrastructure
- Prioritize maintenance and state-of-good-repair over expansion
- Defer or cancel capital projects with low long-term return on investment
If you chose "It should be more transparent and accessible", please describe how.candidate's own words
Make sure that the information is accessible for Water and Infrastructure costs
On the ballot but have not responded to survey (2)
- Jeff Bell
- Scott Dunstall
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