Creating a city of Opportunity
The CTF presents its 2007 budget recommendations to the City of Winnipeg's Executive Policy Committee.
Winnipeggers have consistently maintained their priorities are fixing crumbling infrastructure, cracking down on crime and value for civic services.
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) commends the mayor and members of the Executive Policy Committee for their thoughtful debate on the city's budget.
It has become increasingly important that residents of Winnipeg be afforded the opportunity to engage their councillors on the very important issues that affect their daily lives. The CTF is also pleased with the new budget process which includes service-based budgeting, providing a clearer picture of where tax dollars are being spent.
City Council has ...
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