# Calgary’s Tax Reality Check | Calgary News

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Podcast: [Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/calgary-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7599267)
Published: 2026-09-14T03:02:00+00:00
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## Resource

Calgary’s looming 20% property tax hike isn’t a surprise—it’s the brutal truth behind city funding. Residents demand top-tier services—better roads, parks, safety—but balk at paying for them. The shuttering of the beloved Inglewood Pool sparked outrage, revealing a deeper disconnect: people want more without wanting to shoulder the cost. Unlike higher levels of government, municipalities can’t run deficits or rely on multiple revenue streams. Politicians’ austerity promises mask unsustainable realities, leading to slow service decay and costly crises when things finally break. It’s time to face it: great cities don’t come free. We must be willing to pay—or accept trade-offs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://livewirecalgary.com/2026/09/13/walcott-a-20-property-tax-increase-im-shocked-it-wasnt-higher/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/78a91c2f81897c2f Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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