I don't buy the argument that we should be giving a free pass to Nenshi for raising property taxes so much, since before Calgary's property taxes were relatively low before him.
Calgary's infrastructure is better than many cities comparable to our size, and to have accomplished that for less taxes and with an acceptable debt load means prior mayors were doing something right.
Nothing will stop Nenshi being mayor next term, so in my ward, I'm going to vote for a councillor who will commit to stopping the trajectory of property taxes. The trend we are on is not good and it has to be pulled back.
Nenshi has been doing a decent job but he has been too loose with opening the public purse for my liking.
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