Mayor of Selwyn
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.
Deliver positive outcomes on the rates review due before the next long-term plan to ensure fairness and value.
Establish clear, transparent reporting on council finances so ratepayers can see where every dollar is spent.
Stop unsustainable rates hikes by tightening fiscal management and focusing investments on core infrastructure.
Continually review the development contributions policy to ensure new developments pay their fair share of infrastructure costs.
Introduce a digital transparency tool that allows the public to easily see where their rates dollars are spent.
Prioritise rates affordability by providing options to the community for services and rating impact and deliver a viable 7% option.
Engage local contractors in community projects and explore sponsorships with naming rights.
Keep rates affordable while still providing the community facilities and services Selwyn expects.
Manage debt responsibly as growth is forced on us so ratepayers aren't left carrying unsustainable costs.
Deliver positive outcomes on the rates review due before the next long-term plan to ensure fairness and value.
Establish clear, transparent reporting on council finances so ratepayers can see where every dollar is spent.
Stop unsustainable rates hikes by tightening fiscal management and focusing investments on core infrastructure.
Continually review the development contributions policy to ensure new developments pay their fair share of infrastructure costs.
Introduce a digital transparency tool that allows the public to easily see where their rates dollars are spent.
Prioritise rates affordability by providing options to the community for services and rating impact and deliver a viable 7% option.
Engage local contractors in community projects and explore sponsorships with naming rights.
Keep rates affordable while still providing the community facilities and services Selwyn expects.
Manage debt responsibly as growth is forced on us so ratepayers aren't left carrying unsustainable costs.
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