Councillor Leaks Budget Docs | Calgary News

Calgary councillor Landon Johnston admits to leaking confidential budget docs after revealing a plan that could hike property taxes by 40%—claiming he’s fed up with secrecy and wants taxpayers in the loop. He argues council lacks vision and hides too much behind closed doors, especially on matters of public interest. With no provincial code of conduct since 2025, there’s no clear penalty for breaches, sparking fears of future leaks and eroding accountability. Mayor Farkas refuses to comment, while Johnston accuses him of trying to oust him—something Farkas denies. The fallout highlights a growing crisis in local government transparency. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa4791a6d84fa890