"When it comes to the budget, all options are on the table," says Farkas

Calgary’s new mayor said he’s not happy with the proposed property tax hike for next year, and hinted that council may seek ways to reduce the increase during next month’s budget deliberations.

The day after being sworn in as Calgary’s 38th mayor, Jeromy Farkas gave his first state of the city address at a Calgary Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday at the Telus Convention Centre, followed by a fireside chat with chamber president Deborah Yedlin.

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“Calgarians told us loud and clear through the course of the campaign that they want to see financial responsibility at city hall,” he told reporters after the event. “They want to see every single dollar respected and they want to see value for mo

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