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Planning Expenditure On A Fact And Probability Rather Than On A Pious Hope Basis Story No.2

Year: 1933

Summary: Outlines the effects of the Great Depression on the citizen's ability to pay taxes and what should be done with the tax code in order to address this problem.

Planning Expenditure On A Fact And Probability Rather Than On A Pious Hope Basis Story No.1

Year: 1933

Summary: Argues that civic expenditure should be reduced, to accommodate the effects of the Great Depression on citizen's ability to pay taxes.

Bureau Open Letter

Year: 1933

Summary: An open letter to the mayor, the board of control, and city aldermen, highlighting the fact that expenditures appear to be falling behind revenues at a growing pace.

City Of Toronto Estimated Revenue And Expenditures For 1933 Out Of Taxation, Subsections, Other General Revenues And Proceeds From Sale Of Short Term Debentures For Unemployment Relief. Budget Story No. 3

Year: 1933

Summary: Tabulated comparison of estimated civic expenditures from 1928-1933, analyzed according to objects of expenditure, and comments.

City Of Toronto Estimated Revenue And Expenditures For 1933 Out Of Taxation, Educational Subsections, Other General Revenues And Estimated Proceeds Of The Issue Of Short Term Debentures For Unemployment Relief. Budget Story No. 2

Year: 1933

Summary: Povides a tabulated comparison of annual estimated expenditure from 1927-1933.

The 1933 Budget Estimates Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.1

Year: 1933

Summary: Provides estimates of annual revenues and expenditures and their equivalent in mills.

First Things First

Year: 1933

Summary: Analysis of taxation figures from 1927-1932.

Civic Credit

Year: 1933

Summary: Highlights Toronto's strong credit position, and urges citizens to call upon their representatives to reduce the tax burden, so that business and industry can continue to grow.

Open Letter

Year: 1933

Summary: Urges citizens to contact municipal representatives about the issue of civic expenditure.

The Time To Meet An Emergency Is When The Emergency Appears, And The Action Taken Must Be Action Which Takes Effect Immediately, Not In The Future

Year: 1932

Summary: In light of the recent financial emergency (eg. the Depression), the Bureau outlines some of the steps taken to reduce municipal operating costs in 1932 and proposes steps to meet further reduction targets in 1933.

The Credit Of The City Of Toronto

Year: 1932

Summary: Outlines statistics related to Toronto's financial history from 1922-1932.

The (Municipal) Government Can Afford Only What The (Municipal) Taxpayers Can Afford

Year: 1932

Summary: Analysis of taxation rates in Toronto. Highlights the fact that capital expenditures seem to have been brought under control, and makes suggestions for cutting costs in the areas of supply purchases and salaries.

The 1932 Budget Estimates Of The City Of Toronto Story No.3

Year: 1932

Summary: Outlines the figures related to the increase in municipal expenditure from 1916-1931, as well as figures on voter turnout and government personnel.

The 1932 Budget Estimates Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.2

Year: 1932

Summary: Tabulated comparison of expenditure for the years 1927-1932, with discussion.

The 1932 Budget Estimates Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.1

Year: 1932

Summary: Outlines the annual estimated net revenue and expenditure in the city of Toronto for the fiscal year of 1932, as outlined in the city budget.

Open Letter To The Citizens And Taxpayers Of Toronto On Budget For A Deficit

Year: 1932

Summary: Examines the issue of Toronto's deficit. Advocates reducing estimated expenditures.

Toronto Grows Story No.3

Year: 1932

Summary: Argues that Toronto's budget must be balanced in order to affect the future growth of the city. Tabulates objects of expenditure and population vs. voter turnout figures.

Open Letter To The Citizens Of Toronto

Year: 1932

Summary: Calls for a study to determine how many employees of each kind are absolutely necessary for efficient operation in each department of the city government

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1932

Year: 1932

Summary: A listing of personnel in city council, boards, and commissions in Metropolitan Toronto.

Growing Pains Of Large Urban Communities

Year: 1931

Summary: Highlights some of the features and issues that Vancouver has faced in light of rapid growth, urbanization and development of suburbs.

Toronto Grows Story No. 2

Year: 1931

Summary: Discusses the issue of expenditure on government administration out of taxation revenue. Highlights a need to streamline municipal government, reduce the number of wards, reduce the number of aldermen, increase the length of alderman terms, and to establish a five to ten year capital budget.

Toronto Grows Story No.1

Year: 1931

Summary: Tabulated comparison of increases in taxation vs. voter turnout.

The 1931 Budget Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.3

Year: 1931

Summary: Analysis of municipal expenditure on salaries and wages for the years 1927-1931.

The 1931 Budget Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.2

Year: 1931

Summary: Comparison of expenditure on community services for the years 1927-1931. Tabulated comparison of taxation revenue and other general revenue sources.

The 1931 Budget Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No. 1

Year: 1931

Summary: Outlines the annual estimated net revenue and expenditure in the city of Toronto as detailed in the 1931 budget.

The Personnel Of Our Civic Government 1931

Year: 1931

Summary: A listing of the personnel in city council, boards, and commissions in Metropolitan Toronto.

Municipal Reporting Story No.2

Year: 1931

Summary: Provides a summary of annual reports of the Toronto Hydro-Electric System, Toronto Transportation Commission, and Toronto Harbour Commission.

Open Letter

Year: 1931

Summary: This letter suggests the need for efficient management in periods of depression.

One Sometimes Hears The Statement "People Can't Be Expected To Vote When There Is No Issue"

Year: 1930

Summary: Defines relevant issue in the upcoming election - including the fact that the city will be undertaking a large programme of capital expenditures, issues of municipal taxation, the domination of "special interests" from each ward, and the administration of important city services.

"I Won't Vote In Municipal Elections Again Until They Get Out Better Candidates"-So Spoke A Citizen Of Toronto

Year: 1930

Summary: This publications suggests the ways in which the city can improve the voting system and voter turnout. Comparisons to other cities are provided.

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