Hello, Ward 6,
As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to express the tremendous gratitude I have for the privilege of representing Ward 6. Over the last year, I have spoken with many residents who are passionate about making our communities a better place to live in. Together we are making a difference!
If you ever use City services like transit or recreation, you likely pay a fee for doing so. How much you pay to use these and other City services that require a fee is shaped by The City’s User Fee and Subsidy Policy and approved by Council each year. The last time the User Fees Policy was reviewed was 2012. Since a lot has changed over the last 10 years, we are now reviewing the current policy with the aim of having an updated policy in place for 2024.
To make sure the updated policy meets the needs of Calgarians now and in the future, we need your input. Please visit engage.calgary.ca/fees to share your thoughts on how user fees should be determined in our city and to learn more. There is an option of completing the whole survey or just the services that matter most to you and your family. Please take the time to express your opinions, as your input is an important part of the service planning and budgeting process. The City now has translated information and questions in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, and Punjabi Gurmukhi.
Administration will present their engagement findings to Council in November. You can attend in-person or watch the live stream on November 8 at https:/video.isilive.ca/play/calgarycc/live as Council deliberates and finalizes the 2023-2026 service plans and budgets.
Sincerely,
Richard Pootmans
Ward 6 – Councillor Richard Pootmans proudly serves the following Communities: Aspen Estates, Aspen Woods, Christie Park, Coach Hill, Cougar Ridge, Discovery Ridge, Glamorgan, Glenbrook, Glendale, Medicine Hill, Patterson, Signal Hill, Springbank Hill, Strathcona, Wentworth, West Springs, Westgate
