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Spending to tackle safety and transit issues are among the reasons Calgary council is discussing a proposed 7.8 per cent residential property tax increase for next year.

Calgarians had their say on city spending on Monday, as the citys 2024 budget deliberations kicked off with dozens of public submissions.

Calgary's proposed budget adjustments include a list of 28 investment options as well as a shift to the property tax burden which could increase residential bills by 7.8 per cent.

Ahead of debate and discussion on a proposal to bump up Calgarys residential property tax rate by nearly eight per cent, dozens of people packed city hall to have their say on next years budget.

Calgary city council will settle in for five straight days of annual budget deliberations next week, with conversations set to centre around property tax increases, new proposed capital investments and shifting the residential/non-residential tax share.

Calgary city council will settle in for five straight days of annual budget deliberations next week, with conversations set to centre around property tax increases, new proposed capital investments and shifting the residential/non-residential tax share.

City officials said the money for Calgary's new event centre is already accounted for and is unrelated to the potential increase to property taxes.

The City of Calgary is proposing a three year extension for its amnesty to encourage landlords to bring illegal secondary suites into compliance.

Varcoe: Calgary city hall says council should make its move to shift taxes onto homeowners and off of businesses, as budget showdown awaits.

Proposed adjustments to Calgary's 2024 budget were publicly released Tuesday — and if all of those changes are accepted by council, homeowners could face a 7.8 per cent property tax increase next year.