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Twenty Two Years Of Community Service 1914-1936

Year: 1936

Summary: Outlines the Bureau's mission statement and achievements from 1914-1936. Brief summary of the Bureau's influence on policy as well as praise from Bureau publication subscribers.

City Of Toronto 1935 Budget Story No.2

Year: 1935

Summary: Provides budget and expenditure figures for the fiscal year 1935, and includes money spent on direct unemployment relief and debt charges. Advocates against tax increases, and calls for debts incurred by the city abbatoir to be examined.

The 1935 Budget Estimates Of Current Revenues, Debenture Funds Used For Current Purposes And Expenditures Chargeable To Revenues Of The City Of Toronto Budget Story No.1

Year: 1935

Summary: Provides budget and expenditure figures for the fiscal year 1935. Argues that the biggest challenge pointed out in the budget is current unemployment expenditure and debt on past unemployment expenditure.

To The Citizens Of Toronto We Wish You And Yours, All, A Balanced Budget For 1935 And Have A Few Left Over For A Nest Egg.

Year: 1935

Summary: Highlights the need for balancing the budget and for reducing tax burden in light of Depression.

City Of Toronto Budget Story No.3

Year: 1934

Summary: The budgetary troubles in light of the Depression and the need for transparency regarding the working conditions of the civic service.

City Of Toronto Budget Story No.2

Year: 1934

Summary: Poses queries as to the effects of the Depression on the city accounts and the use of deficits to cover for lost tax revenue.

Open Letter To His Worship Mayor William J. Stewart And Members Of The Board Of Control

Year: 1934

Summary: Argues that amalgamation of related departments under one auspice would be beneficial to the city, and should be done when an opportunity such as the retirement of a head of department occurs.

The 1934 Budget Estimates Of Current Revenues, Debenture Funds Used For Current Purposes And Expenditures Chargeable To Revenue Of The City Of Toronto Budget Story No.1

Year: 1934

Summary: Highlghts the issue of growing deficits in the Great Depression, and argues this issue is not being fully presented to the public.

Are The Taxpayers Of Toronto Prepared To Support A Permanent Organisation For Direct Unemployment Relief Or Should We Now As A Sign Of Increasing Employment Become Evident

Year: 1934

Summary: Outlines the costs of welfare relief and raises the question of whether or not welfare relief should be continued after the depression ends. The advantages and disadvantages of several different relief systems are discussed.

Open Letter

Year: 1934

Summary: Argues that the economic tides appear to be turning, but cautions that the city cannot already return to its previous expenditure levels due to lack of fiscal stability after the years of depression.

Signs Of The Times (For Civic Electors)

Year: 1933

Summary: Outlines questions that voters may put to candidates before the elections: specifically, with the budget in deficit, should it be balanced by cutting spending or should another approach be taken.

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.

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.

Toronto At A Glance 1932

Year: 1932

Summary: A reference guide to Toronto. Details local government, municipal services and community activities. Meant to inform local residents, as well as attract visitors and industry to the city of Toronto.

This Is The Toronto Bureau Of Municipal Research Speaking On "The Universal Ingredient"

Year: 1931

Summary: The "universal ingredient" in all bills, infrastructure, and services is taxation. The only person who does not pay taxes is one who does not pay bills, and therefore taxation is part of the cost of living.

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.

Toronto At A Glance 1931

Year: 1931

Summary: A reference guide to Toronto. Details local government, municipal services and community activities. Meant to inform local residents, as well as attract visitors and industry to the city of Toronto.

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.

Municipal Reporting Story No.1

Year: 1930

Summary: Highlights the importance of municipal financial reporting for both policy-makers and citizens. Traces the development of municipal financial reporting in Toronto over the decades. Stresses a need for annual report on civic expenditures to be made available to the general public.

The 1930 Budget Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.3

Year: 1930

Summary: Tabulated comparison of estimated civic expenditures from 1928-1930, analyzed according to objects of expenditure, and comments.

The 1930 Budget Of Current Revenues And Expenditures For The City Of Toronto Story No.1

Year: 1930

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

Toronto At A Glance 1930

Year: 1930

Summary: A reference guide to Toronto. Details local government, municipal services and community activities. Meant to inform local residents, as well as attract visitors and industry to the city of Toronto.

Business Is Business Story No. 2

Year: 1929

Summary: A detailed description of the organizational structure of the municipal government. Highlights the need for city planning and centralized purchasing for better efficiency.

Business Is Business

Year: 1929

Summary: Municipal corporations must run more efficiently, more like businesses and with a central organization.

The 1929 City Budget Story No.3

Year: 1929

Summary: Hightlights the need for planning in the city's budget in order to ensure the most efficient use of taxpayer money,

Civic Financial Control Story No.4

Year: 1929

Summary: Highlights the results of the operation of regular civic and educational services, the operation of muncipally owned public services not controlled by boards and commissions, and the operation of public services controlled by boards and commissions.

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