Half-Billion-Dollar Budget, Three Months, and a Committee That Meets Mostly in Private
This year, council is using a Budget Committee created at the suggestion of Councillor Cheryl Phaff.
"On the issue of transparency, Phaff said a huge part of trust in government is the ability to see how it's functioning. 'And, we've seen a real lack of trust amongst the public for this current council.'"
Medicine Hat's Budget Assumptions: The Bill Comes Due Later
The City of Medicine Hat is preparing to pass a two-year budget that includes a long list of projects and maintenance items that administration has chosen not to recommend for funding right now. These deferred items carry a price tag that will come due at some point in the future.
Focus on How the City is Spending Your Tax Dollars
A report on staff expenses was missing basic information. The police budget shows few details. A debate over a walking trail shows how an unpopular million dollar project moves forward.
Nov 19 Medicine Hat Police Commission Meeting
The bulk of the meeting was taken up by a presentation from the Family Crime Unit, Sgt Hubick and Cst Dola. It was very informative and worth watching - it comes early in the meeting.
