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Originally Posted by Bagor
Because ...... they're more affordable for a proportion of the population? And they're in demand.
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I don't think the city should be in the business of making golf "more affordable".
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Tried to get a round on Shaganappi in the summer?
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No, but I have played Highland several times and it is clearly lacking in funds; or at least any profits are not going back into the facility.
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No, I'm not aware of any private ones. That's my point. They're a public service that runs at a loss.
Libraries lose money therefore they should be cut? Or
Or cut them so they can be privatised. There's no reason why they the service couldn't be fulfilled by the private sector.
Would be a great one way of promiting literacy with all the extra costs.
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As I already mentioned; I do believe there are somethings various levels of government should be involved in. Libraries fall into that catagory.
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The idea behind rec centres IMO was that they provide a service at an 'affordable' cost for all. To cut them or privatise them = worst idea ever.
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And I think if they are going to be run by the city; they should compete with the private sector ones (gyms, etc) in order to be viable financially.
I agree individuals and families should not be prevented from these due to cost; we already have programs for those who suffer financial hardship. Even the province is bringing in a tax credit for fitness.
All I am really saying is that these things should be looked at. I would like to see the financials for some of these.
Are they making money or at least self-supporting? Or are we losing money year after year?
As taxpayers we are shareholders in the city; I am not sure our board of directors have done their due diligence.