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Originally Posted by Addick
They might have have to stop whinnying as they'd learn that Calgary has one of the lowest property tax rates among Canadian municipalities. In a descending list of the largest 25 I believe we are in the bottom five, and among the Big 6 we have the second lowest rates ( Calgary Economic Development, 2006). We're not starting to be overtaxed but rather starting to be taxed according to our wants and needs. |
CED is the city, so try and look surprised that they present this well. Do you think the City of Toronto has big bold graphs that say 'we suck'.
We used to be near the bottom. We've been middle of the pack-ish for a bit. Certainly if mayor Dave gets his Christmas list funded over the next couple years we will be at the bottom.
All of which would be ok if it were needed. My beef is we're taxed according to Council's wants and needs, not Calgarians.