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Toronto's Current Budget For 1927 Story No. 3

Year: 1927

Summary: Outlines the estimates for expenditures made by each municipal function (highlighted in Story No. 2). Suggests the possibility for cuts and efficiency in terms of salary expenditures.

Dollar Income And Real Income Are Not The Same Thing

Year: 1934

Summary: Argues that city workers' salaries can be reduced in light of the increase on purchasing power with the Great Depression

The 1928 City Budget Story No. 2

Year: 1928

Summary: Outlines features of the 1928 civic budget. Notes that per capita expenditure has declined, and that this is a very "wholesome" feature. However, special services have increased - represented by deficits of private industries which the city has recently taken on, such as the civic abbatoir.

A Mill

Year: 1928

Summary: School tax mill rates.

Again On January First

Year: 1940

Summary: Highlights a need to vote in the upcoming elections in order to have a proper say in how the city's $35 million budget is managed.

1941 City Budget Story No. 2

Year: 1941

Summary: Provides classification for expenditures in the 1941 civic budget. Calls for tighter budget management on a monthly instead of annual basis. Suggests that a departmentalization survey take place at once.

Monthly Letter To Men And Women

Year: 1946

Summary: Argues that coordination is needed between the different councils, either by amalgamation or by creating a County Council.

Questions For Electors, 1976

Year: 1976

Summary: Scan of major elections issues in 1976.

The New Union Station The Proposed Viaduct The Harbor Situation And Customs House

Year: 1924

Summary: "An imaginary letter from a hypothetical correspondent" describing the problematic situation at New Union Station and the inefficiency in the operation of three separate commissions involved: Harbour, Transportation and Hydroelectric.

The Modified Single Tax Proposal

Year: 1923

Summary: Outlines issues of proposed tax reform and jurisdictional comparison with other places around the world, with the conclusion from the bureau that changing tax schemes does not necessarily reduce the tax burden.

Submission To The Committee On Provincial Municipal Relations Of The Province Of Ontario

Year: 1952

Summary: A report summarizing the interactions between the provincial government of Ontario and the municipal government of Toronto, particularly in the areas of taxation and finance of public infrastructure and municipal services. The expansion of municipal franchise to those who do not own property is debated.

Some Gains In Toronto Financial Administration 1914-1918

Year: 1919

Summary: Presents several comparisons which illustrate some of the gains made in methods of financial administration in Toronto from 1914-1918.

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.

Twelve Years Of Community Service

Year: 1926

Summary: A summary of publications and achievements of the Bureau of Municipal Research from 1914-1926. Outlines Bureau mission statement and long-term goals to influence public policy. Detailed listing of Bureau publications and subscribers.

A Dollar Saved In Purchasing Or Utilizing Supplies Is A Dollar Earned Wherewith Additional Civic Service Can Be Purchased Or Taxation Reduced

Year: 1914

Summary: Suggests that metropolitan government in Toronto should establish well-defined plans for the purchase, and use of departmental supplies.

Toronto's Current Budget 1944 Estimated Revenue And Expenditure $34,968,251 Story No.3

Year: 1944

Summary: Provides details on estimated expenditures out of taxation and grants for the 1944 civic budget, analyzed according to object of expenditure. Observes that debt charges have increased. Suggests that budget figures should be made available prior to elections to increase voter interest and turnout. Argues that the 1944 budget shows little evidence that it was formulated based on the post-war needs of Toronto's citizens.

Local Government And The Report Of The Ontario Committee On Taxation

Year: 1968

Summary: Summarizes the Report of the Ontario Committee on Taxation, with emphasis on assumptions, conclusions, and recommendations pertaining to municipal government.

Torontonians Are Also Ontarians And Canadians

Year: 1941

Summary: Highlights the need for increased efficiency at all levels of government in order to be able to invest in the war effort. Suggests public expenditures be kept to a minimum while war is ongoing.

Toronto's Current Budget For 1927 Story No. 2

Year: 1927

Summary: Highlights the per capita expenditure in the budget according to municipal function provided. Outlines expenditures on health, education, highways, recreation, charities, correction, and war purposes and special grants. Compares these expenditures to years previous.

Toronto's Budget Estimates

Year: 1920

Summary: Statistics on increases in total estimated expenditures by functions, and object of expenditure (1916-1919). Also lists per capita variations.

Open Letter His Worship The Mayor, Members Of The Board Of Control And Aldermen

Year: 1937

Summary: Suggests that the current highest taxes in the history of the city are a result of not following the Bureau's advice in 1933.

Open Letter To The Citizens And Taxpayers Of Toronto

Year: 1935

Summary: A call to citizens to come vote due to the important issues on the table relating to the city's finances.

In 1936, For 1936

Year: 1936

Summary: Outlines where city taxes and revenues go, providing a pie-chart of expenditures. Argues that the city's current debt charges weigh down the budget, and may interfere with future projects such as improving the sewage system, undertaking slum clearance, and various other city improvements.

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.

The Impact Of Property Taxes In Metro

Year: 1964

Summary: Reproduces extracts of arguments in a Bureau brief in support of the broadening Metro's revenue base. Emphasizes property taxation.

Monthly Letter To The Citizens Of Toronto

Year: 1947

Summary: Describes the need for fair reassessment of private and business property tax rates, and a better functioning Board of Control.

Civic Budget Making Time

Year: 1938

Summary: The Bureau provides suggestions for ways to improve the efficiency of services and budget management - despite the fact that a draft budget was not available in time and public discussion on the budget was therefore limited. Some suggestions include coordinating health and welfare services, appointing a long-term planning committee, and increasing the length of terms for city council.

Toronto's City Budget For 1945 Story No. 3

Year: 1945

Summary: Provides details on estimated expenditures out of taxation and grants for the 1945 civic budget, analyzed according to object of expenditure. Notes that "other expenses" which includes outlays on supplies increased by largest margin since 1933. Calls for civic budget figures to be shared with the general public before election day.

Open Letter: Abandon This Plan!

Year: 1950

Summary: Identifies structural implications of municipal reform and re-defining of municipalities in Ontario.

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.

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