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Originally Posted by tenyardrambo

how come city members are getting a raise and our infrastructure/schools are deteriorating?
http://www.globaltvcalgary.com/city+...563/story.html

A number of years ago, Council decided to put recommendations on Council pay into the hands of a citizen Compensation Review Committee.

Here's some info on the Mayor's position regarding Council pay from last year:

http://blog.calgarymayor.ca/2012/01/...n-council.html

That said, I should point out that schools and their budgets are not controlled by the municipality.