Since my election to Strathcona County Council in 2017, I have marvelled at the complexity of the county’s budget and its fiscal plan. A budget is a financial roadmap that tracks income and expenses. More importantly, a budget tells the story of the financial health of the organization as it charts the course for the coming years. Article content

As the county releases its budget annually, I am always drawn to the priorities that it lays out and I pay attention to the items that receive more or less attention. Budgets unabashedly describe priorities. If council doesn’t fund something, it is not a priority. Conversely, if an area receives more attention, it is a priority. Article content

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