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Budgets are a sometimes tricky - what's in and what's out? What can we afford, what do we need to save for, and what do we need to replace or fix? No doubt you ask yourself these questions all the time when you're looking at your household budget.
The City also asks those questions when we are preparing our own budget. We know we only have so much money, and we know that residents need or want certain things. In fact, some of the things we pay for, invest in, or maintain are the reason you live and work in Red Deer.
The City wants to prepare a budget that is informed by Red Deerians. We want to hear what you would do if you were building a budget that would meet your needs.
Your input will help us prepare a budget that will balance your expectations, our corporate needs, and the current economic reality. You have the chance to tell us the right and wrong choices for our community.
So go ahead; talk to us about budget.
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Do you think The City should increase taxes to enhance services?
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Municipal property taxes are the primary way to pay for services provided by The City. Due to the increased cost of maintaining service levels and infrastructure, The City of Red Deer must balance tax rates with service delivery levels. To deal with this situation, do you think The City should increase taxes to enhance services, or cut services to maintain current tax levels? What would that service level change be?
by Kristin 6 May 2010, 9:11am | 687 views
Do you think our new or recently renovated City facilities hit the mark?
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There was recent media attention that one of our City facilities ‘missed the mark’. Do you feel any city facilities or services miss the mark? What would make them hit the mark right on target?
by Kristin 6 May 2010, 9:15am | 937 views
How would you save The City of Red Deer money?
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The City's responsibility is to look after the common good. When we make decisions we need consider all aspects - environmental, cultural, economic, and social - and impacts they all have on quality of life. With all those things considered to make an authentic community, what inspired, innovative or vibrant ideas do you have to save The City money?
by admin 13 Apr 2010, 10:02pm | 852 views
What do you want to see fixed in the budget?
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If you were responsible for The City's budget, what would be the first thing you would fix?
by admin 13 Apr 2010, 10:01pm | 689 views
How important is it for you that we hear your opinion?
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Often we don't get good attendance at open houses. We value your input. Besides open houses, surveys and online forums, how else can we get you involved? What is the best way for us to hear your opinions?
by admin 13 Apr 2010, 10:00pm | 720 views
How do you feel about higher taxes?
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Would you be willing to pay higher taxes for a specific increased or enhanced level of service? If so, what service would you choose? What would that increased service level look like?
by admin 13 Apr 2010, 9:58pm | 752 views
What would you like to see changed in the 2011 budget?
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If you are thinking forward to the 2011 budget, what would you like to see different?
by admin 13 Apr 2010, 9:56pm | 723 views
What are we doing well - what can we do better?
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Reflecting on the different services provided by The City of Red Deer, such as snow clearing, transit, and the associated service levels, is there anything you feel we should be doing that we currently aren't? What are we doing well at? What can we do better?
by admin 13 Apr 2010, 9:54pm | 911 views
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Budget Open House 14 April 2010 -
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Strategic Planning Advisor (City of Red Deer)Lisa Perkins
Divisional Strategist (City of Red Deer)Dean Krejci
Financial Services Manager (City of Red Deer)Jennifer
Communications Officer (City of Red Deer)chichi
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Due to the increased cost of maintaining current service levels and infrastructure, The City must balance taxation and service delivery levels. To deal with this situation, which of the following options would you most like The City to pursue?
PreviousAccessible poll results below, followed by Flash (inaccessible) pie chart Option Percentage Increase taxes to enhance or expand services 28.6% Increase taxes to maintain services at current levels 14.3% Cut services to maintain current tax level 14.3% Cut services to reduce taxes 35.7% None 7.1%
