Vancouver city council to view draft budget, including increased police funding
The discussion comes on the heels of an election that saw the ABC party sweep to power with a strong mandate to address public safety, but also at a time when inflation is harming households.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Last week, council directed staff to set aside up to $16 million in 2023 to hire 100 additional VPD officers and 100 Vancouver Coastal Health nurses as part of its public safety plan. Andy Yan, director of Simon Fraser University’s City Program, noted that Sim is an accountant and that figures might shift after the new council sees ways to not only cut costs, but also to get savings by improving efficiencies.Voters clearly opted for change, said Paul Sullivan, principal at Ryan ULC, who provides property tax services.
Both Yan and Sullivan pointed out that as Sim and city council analyze the budget, there will also be the input of the city’s inaugural auditor-general, Mike Macdonell, who was appointed in August 2021.
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