Mayor of Thames-Coromandel
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.
Conduct a total review of the "contracts model". Re-establish council works abilities where cost effective and appropriate.
Review council spending and set realistic objectives for reducing costs without compromising services. No more $5,000 basketball hoops!
Review boat ramp and wharf fees to ensure equity across the district. No facility – no fee. Push for reduced fee for responsible dog owners.
Freeze rates and open a public audit to eliminate excess expenditures.
Open up a public audit and eliminate excess expenditures focus on efficiency.
Invite joint venture partnerships and cooperatives through commons within the community brainstorming all ideas.
Conduct a total review of the "contracts model". Re-establish council works abilities where cost effective and appropriate.
Review council spending and set realistic objectives for reducing costs without compromising services. No more $5,000 basketball hoops!
Review boat ramp and wharf fees to ensure equity across the district. No facility – no fee. Push for reduced fee for responsible dog owners.
Freeze rates and open a public audit to eliminate excess expenditures.
Open up a public audit and eliminate excess expenditures focus on efficiency.
Invite joint venture partnerships and cooperatives through commons within the community brainstorming all ideas.
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