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Mayor and council approved a motion to strike a new committee to examine the suggestions of Mayor Ken Sim's Budget Task Force and report back with implementation options.
A volunteer-run group tasked by the City of Vancouver to analyze its budget is suggesting the city generate revenue from city assets through selling naming rights and running sponsorship campaigns.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s external advisors seeking efficiencies and new funding for the city’s budget is advising the city narrow its scope of work, consider divesting itself of “non-core” assets and get philanthropic, business, and non-profit help for municipal priorities.
Cities struggling to balance their books look to sharp property-tax increases
Vancouver's Mayor's Budget Task Force struck in April was charged with going through the city’s budget with a 'fine-toothed comb.' The report was due to be released in October.