Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty
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.
Apply restraint to rate rises and be mindful of affordability.
Provide sound and prudent financial management.
Seek savings and find more efficient ways of working to reduce costs.
Ring fence infrastructure budget to maintain asset quality and development of roads, parks, rubbish collection and libraries.
Strive to keep rate increases within the rate of inflation by working with staff and keeping people informed always.
Work on fees and charges to avoid overcharging while maintaining control of council's overall financial situation.
Completely overhaul rating system to ensure ratepayers are only charged for the services they use and end cross-subsidisation.
Reduce head office costs at council after they have ballooned in recent years.
Restrain council debt so that it is only used for major assets to spread the cost over generations of users, not to fill budget gaps.
Apply restraint to rate rises and be mindful of affordability.
Provide sound and prudent financial management.
Seek savings and find more efficient ways of working to reduce costs.
Ring fence infrastructure budget to maintain asset quality and development of roads, parks, rubbish collection and libraries.
Strive to keep rate increases within the rate of inflation by working with staff and keeping people informed always.
Work on fees and charges to avoid overcharging while maintaining control of council's overall financial situation.
Completely overhaul rating system to ensure ratepayers are only charged for the services they use and end cross-subsidisation.
Reduce head office costs at council after they have ballooned in recent years.
Restrain council debt so that it is only used for major assets to spread the cost over generations of users, not to fill budget gaps.
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