# Councilman Leaks Tax Proposal | 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: 2026-09-04T08:48:39+00:00
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Councilman Landon Johnston leaked a preliminary budget showing Calgarians could face a 20% property tax jump in 2027, sparking a firestorm over transparency vs. confidentiality. While Johnston defended the leak as necessary to break council’s secrecy, Mayor Farkas called it a “wish list” and stressed the figures are unapproved. Other council members echoed Farkas, urging restraint and even calling for a code of conduct. The full budget won’t be released until November 10 — but the debate is already heating up, forcing tough questions about fiscal responsibility and public trust. 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. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/00feca38410125f9

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