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City Taxes Rise to Fix Infrastructure | Calgary News
City council just approved a new renewal fund to fix crumbling infrastructure — roads, bridges, buildings — with a $2.8 billion shortfall looming over the next three years. To pay for it, your taxes will rise by half a percentage point annually, eventually hitting 1%. The plan, first proposed in March 2025, phases in these hikes to fund repairs and upgrades — even pairing with existing funds for vehicles and neighborhood projects. While no one likes higher taxes, ignoring infrastructure costs more: more potholes, breakdowns, and long-term headaches. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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