Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Large infrastructure deficit detailed in unfunded budget

Mayor Deb Higgins details her thoughts
on the 10-year unfunded capital budget at
the Dec. 16, 2013 meeting at city hall.
Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy
By Lisa Goudy


Mayor Deb Higgins said the numbers in the 10-year unfunded capital budget are an “absolutely staggering amount.”

“You know what, we just have to look around at other communities in the province of Saskatchewan and we are in a much better situation than many,” she said. “We have a very good source of reserve funds that help support our city and the projects as we move forward.

“When you look at Moose Jaw compared to other communities in Saskatchewan, our debt limits are considerably less than what other communities are.”

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