Councilman Leaks Tax Proposal | Calgary News

Councilman Landon Johnston leaked a preliminary budget showing Calgarians could face a 20% property tax jump in 2027, sparking a firestorm over transparency vs. confidentiality. While Johnston defended the leak as necessary to break council’s secrecy, Mayor Farkas called it a “wish list” and stressed the figures are unapproved. Other council members echoed Farkas, urging restraint and even calling for a code of conduct. The full budget won’t be released until November 10 — but the debate is already heating up, forcing tough questions about fiscal responsibility and public trust. 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/00feca38410125f9