Councillor Leaks Tax Plans Spark Citywide Debate | Calgary News

Calgary’s city hall is in chaos after Councillor Landon Johnston leaked confidential budget docs hinting at a 20% property tax hike — a move he defends as necessary transparency, claiming council secretly approved a 15% jump for 2027 that contradicts the mayor’s public stance. Mayor Farkas fires back, calling the numbers preliminary “wishlists” and warning of real consequences, including financial penalties, for leaking sensitive info. Meanwhile, fellow councillor Andrew Yule says the leak breaches municipal ethics, even as the province finalizes its code of conduct — sparking a fierce debate over accountability and openness at the top of city government. 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/a3cf228991b47b47