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Calgary’s city council is in heated debate over the next four-year budget, with leaked documents revealing a proposed 20% property tax hike—now scaled back to 15%—after the mayor labeled departmental requests as a “wishlist.” While officials stress prioritizing infrastructure and public safety, critics argue the leak exposed a pattern of unchecked spending and difficulty saying no. One councilor admitted leaking the docs to spur transparency, sparking tension with the mayor who called it provocative—and others lamenting the lack of formal ethics rules to address the breach. Deliberations resume November 23rd.

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