Central Otago District Council
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Rates and revenue
The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.
Advocate for sensible spending for the next three years that focuses on core responsibilities.
Ensure fees and charges are apportioned in a way that doesn't exclude those on low incomes from participating fully in communities.
Ensure the cost of growth is spread across the generations who will benefit.
Fund long-term capital projects through debt.
Subsidise council-supplied services such as swimming pools.
Limit rates increases to 5% per annum.
Rates ideally should be indexed to inflation. I support rates based on property valuation.
Establishing a local development bank similar to the Bank of North Dakota would be a way of securing development funding.
Efficient service delivery must always be a consideration of council activities. Both investments and all council related charging.
Get core business done. Support staff to ensure this happens.
Borrow money for infrastructure works. Intergenerational debt structure for the projects.
Limit rate increases where realistically possible during these difficult financial times.
Use any money gained through Three Waters to lessen the impact on ratepayers and renters during recession or deflect financial times.
Work towards a financial reporting system that shows not just financial impact but also social, cultural, and environmental.
Advocate for sensible spending for the next three years that focuses on core responsibilities.
Ensure fees and charges are apportioned in a way that doesn't exclude those on low incomes from participating fully in communities.
Ensure the cost of growth is spread across the generations who will benefit.
Fund long-term capital projects through debt.
Subsidise council-supplied services such as swimming pools.
Limit rates increases to 5% per annum.
Rates ideally should be indexed to inflation. I support rates based on property valuation.
Establishing a local development bank similar to the Bank of North Dakota would be a way of securing development funding.
Efficient service delivery must always be a consideration of council activities. Both investments and all council related charging.
Get core business done. Support staff to ensure this happens.
Borrow money for infrastructure works. Intergenerational debt structure for the projects.
Limit rate increases where realistically possible during these difficult financial times.
Use any money gained through Three Waters to lessen the impact on ratepayers and renters during recession or deflect financial times.
Work towards a financial reporting system that shows not just financial impact but also social, cultural, and environmental.
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