Half-Billion-Dollar Budget, Three Months, and a Committee That Meets Mostly in Private
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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.'"

— Owl News, October 1, 2025

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