Tax increases or service cuts? Calgary council mulls plans to deal with shortfall

CALGARY — Calgary councillors will have to decide between three budget scenarios for 2020, with each option representing different property tax rates for homes and businesses next year. It means council has a choice — increase property taxes to maintain service levels, or cut city services to keep the tax rate at or near the current level. Council previously approved a 3.03 per cent tax increase for next year, but then it ordered administration to explore other options, including a 1