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Citizens Control Of The Citizen's Business: City Budget Facts, 1915-1921

Year: 1915

Summary: A summary of city of Toronto budget expenditures for 1914 with draft estimates for the 1915 budget - includes information on expenditures, city revenue and debt, and includes a breakdown of average taxes paid by Toronto citizens. The publication aims to encourage taxpayer and citizen engagement with budgetary concerns.

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.

When A Debt Is Not A Debt

Year: 1923

Summary: Call for restricting expenditure per capita and queries about the possibility of increasing city revenue. The answer to the question in the title - when it is paid.

Police Story No.2 Police Expenditure 1921 To 1936 And 1937 (Estimated) Actual And Relative

Year: 1937

Summary: Outlines the cost of police services, including the loss to society from the presence of crime, and the stagnant per capita spending on police services vs the rise in the spending on all other services.

Proposed Ward Boundaries For The City Of Toronto

Year: 1969

Summary: Survey of proposals for division of city wards and proposed criteria.

City Budget Facts Based Upon The Official Estimates Of The City Of Toronto

Year: 1919

Summary: City budget estimates and analysis for 1919, prepared for the purposes of encouraging citizen engagement with city council and budget matters.

Every Little Bond Has Debt Charges Of Its Own

Year: 1916

Summary: Charts the growth in debt charges vs. population growth, revealing the increased financial burden on individuals. Bond issues are linked to debt charges and the city's income.

The 1928 City Budget Story No. 1

Year: 1928

Summary: Outlines city budget expenditures for 1928. Highlights possible new assessment criteria, and what this might do to taxation rates per household. Argues that proposed changes to the tax basis must be studied carefully before they are implemented.

The Civic Government Of Toronto Has Performed A Memorable Achievement In Reducing The Per Capita General Taxation From $45.17 To 48.72

Year: 1924

Summary: The bureau highlights the fact that city has reduced the tax burden but argues that the city must still strive to provide services more efficiently.

In The Last Three Decades The History Of Cities Has Been Marked By Two Well Defined Tendencies Growth Of Population; Growth Of Expenditure Faster Than Population

Year: 1923

Summary: Argues that expenditures have grown even faster than population growth, as have the cost of services and the number of services provided, while cities have failed to improve efficiency and budget planning.

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