City Priorities for 2023 Provincial Election
The Provincial Government has a critical role to play in addressing the challenges faced by the City of St. Albert, its residents and its businesses.
With the new Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) starting in 2025-2026, the Province has tied operational funding for municipalities to provincial revenue growth, which provides more predictability and enhanced funding than past models.
However, the City of St. Albert, and most municipalities in Alberta, do not have certainty regarding infrastructure funding levels, which are subject to change with each Provincial Budget.
St. Albert residents and businesses are encouraged to ask questions throughout the provincial election campaign on topics like municipal funding, affordable housing, transit, policing, social programs, and other topics that matter to St. Albertans.
The City will share suggested questions on social media in the coming weeks, ahead of the May 29, 2023 Provincial Election using the hashtag #StAlbertAsks2023.
Suggested Questions
- The Lakeview Business District will create up to 7,000 new jobs and stimulate economic growth in our region, but the land needs to be serviced first. Ask your candidate: What is your party’s position on funding a portion of the servicing costs to get Lakeview up and running?
- For many cities, the downtown core is the commercial, cultural and social heart of their communities. Ask your candidate: What is your party’s position on providing infrastructure funding to help revitalize downtown areas?
- Alberta’s cities need adequate and predictable infrastructure funding, which is critical to build and repair City infrastructure. What is your party’s view on municipal funding for infrastructure?
- The City of St. Albert relies on the Provincial and Federal Governments for nearly 10 per cent of its revenues to build and repair City infrastructure. Ask your candidate: What is your party’s view on municipal funding?
- Alberta is facing an affordable housing shortage. Ensuring enough social and financial supports for affordable housing is a shared responsibility across all levels of government. Ask your candidate: What is your party’s view on growing Alberta’s supply of affordable housing?
- St. Albert has consistently been overlooked for funding to address appropriate housing needs. Ask your candidate: What will your party do to improve accessible housing options in St. Albert?
- New transportation options are critical to alleviate traffic congestion and reduce infrastructure costs. Ask your candidate: What will your party do to encourage and promote public transit and active modes of transportation?
- Currently, St. Albert charities can only receive a small fraction of revenues generated at gaming events compared to charities located elsewhere. Ask your candidate: Will your party commit to creating a more equitable model, which ensures the long-term sustainability of charities in the St. Albert region?
- Research shows that for every dollar invested in preventative social services, $7-$12 is saved in healthcare, justice and addictions spending. Ask your candidate: What is your party’s position on funding supports for Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)?
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Last edited: August 14, 2023