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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 city's 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 Calgary's residential property tax rate by nearly eight per cent, dozens of people packed city hall to have their say on next year's 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.