There are new questions about how City of Richmond is spending tax dollars.

A Global News investigation using a freedom of information request has revealed that tens of thousands of dollars were spent on a party.

Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie says the holiday party called “Jingle,” cost about $119,000 in total.

The city released 4,400 pages of documents following an FOI request made by Global News in April.

Results revealed that for the Jingle party, taxpayers spent about $80,000 on catering, $3,500 on wine, another $3,500 on beer, and $6,000 on an event company which provided mini golf and other games.

A photo booth cost $1,100 and a separate professional photographer was paid $2,7007.

“A year-end party is a time to reflect on what happened in the past, it is an investment in your p

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