Budget 2009: controlling costs vs. protecting services
In this year’s budget there is a $45 million gap to be closed. This is after this year’s portion of the $113 million in efficiency savings approved for 2008 to 2010. Details can be found here.
Staff have put forward a variety of proposals ranging from user fee increases to cuts to services. There are some cuts that can be made without harming basic services. Other cuts leave me concerned about the impact on Kanata families and the City as a whole.
During the budget debate I will be working to achieve a balance between controlling costs and protecting services people value.
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