WHERE YOUR TAXES GO - THE SHORT VERSION

Where Your Tax Dollars Go – The Real Story

By Voice of Nanaimo

Theme: Numbers Tell a Story

Budgets aren’t just numbers—they reveal priorities. If you follow the money, you’ll understand who City Hall really serves.

What Changed Since 2018?

- Taxes and fees collected are up by 43%.
- City wages have jumped over 33%.
- CUPE wages (union) more than doubled.
- Management pay nearly doubled.
- Fewer people earn less than $75K than before.
- Population only grew 11%.
- The RCMP contract cost is up nearly 50%.

What It Means

City Hall keeps growing—more managers, more expensive contracts, fewer lower-paid jobs. This isn't about serving a growing population—it's about serving City Hall.

Final Word

We need councillors who understand the numbers—not just the slogans. Until then, City Hall will keep taking more and delivering less.