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MAJoin us as we explore mainly Municipal issues but also Provincial and occasionally Federal. Goal is to keep it light and easy to understand. if you have any ideas on topics I would love to hear it for our next videos.
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KEWe just wrapped up day 2 of the @alberta_municipalities Spring Municipal Leaders Caucus which brought together Mayors, Councillors, and Administrators from across the Province. It’s always great to come together with colleagues from across Alberta - when we do we are able to better align and coalesce our advocacy efforts to the Province with one voice.
Advocacy is an important tool to elevate the voices and experiences of Edmontonians, particularly on issues that are outside the city’s jurisdiction. Alberta Municipalities is a key forum for this - I’m proud to be one of two @CityofEdmonton Councillors appointed to represent #YEG at this table.
There are some big advocacy wins that we talked about during our Spring MLC, including the full reinstatement of Grants in Place of Taxes or GIPOT across the Province, the restoration of low-cost Municipal lending to support capital projects, and coming soon - a new Councillor Accountability Framework that will be tabled this spring with other changes to the Municipal Governance Act.
This year, I also have the privilege of chairing the Municipal Governance Committee where we will continue to engage in policy discussions like these, providing feedback on critical legislative changes. There is much more that we do at the Alberta Municipalities table, and more to come! #abmunis #yegcc
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TRCalgary pays double what Edmonton does for the provincial education property tax.
Mayor Jeromy Farkas calls this an equalization transfer payment. He says it's not fair.
But let's do the math.
All residential properties in Alberta pay the same Education Property Tax rate. But Edmonton has 28% fewer properties assessed, and the average property values are 30% lower. A typical calgary home is $706k to Edmonton's $492k.
In all, Calgary's total assessment of $457B more than doubles Edmonton's $220B.
But even ignoring all that, this year Calgary will pay $1.2B in Education property taxes, and then receive $2.2B in operational funding to Calgary school boards.
The wealth transfer is coming from inside the house!
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CRTomorrow on Municipal Affairs, we sit down with members of Alberta Municipalities to discuss key issues including Budget 2026, the Property Taxes Reimagined campaign, FCSS funding, and next week’s Spring MLC in Edmonton.
ABMunis Director Towns West @calmarmayorkrista shares insights on the impact FCSS has on communities.
#Alberta #MunicipalAffairs #Budget2026
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MIBudget discussions for the next cycle are already underway - and groups seeking funding are reaching out.
I campaigned on 0% tax increase. I stood on that in the last budget, and unless I hear otherwise from a majority of Ward 12 constituents that I hear from, that's where I continue to stand.
I believe we could have reached zero without cutting essential services and core infrastructure, and that will continue to be my focus moving into this next budget cycle.
There is still fat to trim - see for yourself by reviewing the most recent budget: https://www.calgary.ca/our-finances/2026-budget.html
#yyc #calgary #yyccc #budget
@mikejamiesonyyc
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KEA record number of property tax appeals this year has overwhelmed the volunteer board that reviews them. The Board of Equalization is sending out an SOS.
The board is made up of residents who volunteer their time to hear these cases. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Equalization, and reviewing property tax appeals, the Municipality is currently looking to add more seats.
#anchorage #alaska #politics
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MAEveryone enjoys discussing zoning bylaws—well, perhaps that’s not entirely true. In an ideal world, people could move into a neighborhood, perhaps purchase a home, and feel confident that the decision they made will not be dramatically altered by an unexpected change to local zoning regulations.
Zoning policy is not something most residents want to follow closely. Instead, we prefer to trust that our elected officials will make thoughtful decisions and avoid changes that could significantly disrupt established communities.
Unfortunately, in Edmonton, zoning is an issue residents increasingly feel they must stay informed about. Changes can have meaningful impacts on neighborhoods, and it is important for the public to remain engaged so they are not caught off guard by decisions made at City Hall.
@markahillman
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SHI had the opportunity to attend the AB municipalities spring MCL gathering at the Edmonton Conference Centre!
Here’s a few things I took away:
• Insightful discussions on provincial policies impacting our communities
• A deep dive into the newly established provincial budget
• A powerful jellybean demo visualizing how taxes are scaled, with a focus on the 15% increase for provincial capture.
Grateful to be part of these important conversations shaping our future! 💬📊
#ABmunis #MunicipalGovernance #ProvincialBudget #CommunityEngagement #PolicyEducation
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SKSaskParty MLAs Bromm & Kropf share their take on affordability in Saskatchewan.
#saskatchewan #skpoli #sk
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CRTomorrow on Municipal Affairs, we sit down with members of Alberta Municipalities to discuss key issues including Budget 2026, the Property Taxes Reimagined campaign, FCSS funding, and next week’s Spring MLC in Edmonton.
ABMunis Director Cities Up To 500,000 @janellesandboe shares insights on the Alberta Municipalities Property Taxes Reimagined Campaign.
#Alberta #MunicipalAffairs #Budget2026
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WIAre your tax dollars actually working as hard for your residential street as they are for Main Street?
There’s a growing frustration among property owners regarding the stark contrast in snow and ice removal services. While commercial areas often get priority clearing, residential neighborhoods are frequently left waiting—or completely ignored—despite everyone paying the same tax rate.
This raises a crucial question about equity in municipal services: Is it time to demand a higher standard of care for our neighborhoods, and what would it actually cost to fix the disparity? Bringing this to the forefront early, especially as budget planning for the upcoming year begins, is the first step toward demanding the service consistency every taxpayer deserves.
#CityServices #TaxpayerRights #SnowRemoval #LocalGovernment #CommunityEquity
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HOYour 2026 property tax bill landed — and most of it wasn't written at City Hall.
Here's the part that gets buried: the Alberta government sets the provincial education property tax rate, and the City of Calgary is legally required to collect it. No negotiation. No override. Calgary doesn't touch a single dollar of it — it flows straight to Edmonton. Your city council had nothing to do with the biggest slice of your increase.
For a homeowner in a mid-range Calgary house, that provincial chunk adds up to roughly an extra $28 a month — stacking on top of mortgage costs, groceries, and two years of relentless cost-of-living pressure. Mayor Farkas is calling it out publicly. The structural reality backs him up. The rate was written into Alberta Budget 2026, tabled in February.
The city sends the bill. The province wrote it. The question worth asking your MLA: is this the ceiling, or just the latest step?
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