Budget for Halifax Mayor’s Office Rises as Fillmore Calls for Spending Cuts

Budget for Halifax mayor’s office rises as Fillmore calls for spending cuts

Halifax councillors are questioning why the budget for the mayor’s office has risen in a tough financial year when the mayor himself has urged all departments to find cuts and do more with less.

After pushing to cut millions, Halifax mayor looking for 16 per cent increase to his office budget

Andy Fillmore is spending 29 per cent more than former mayor Mike Savage

Council Update: Budget (Mayor's Office, Staffing)

Mayor’s OfficeNew this year to budget deliberations, the Mayor’s Office presented as a stand-alone independent department. The Mayor has always been independent, just like everyone on Council. Each of us makes up our own mind on whatever issue is before us. The Office of Mayor, however, was for administrative purposes, …

Councillors scrutinize Fillmore's office budget; mayor said his staff are 'leading the charge'

Fillmore also said he never asked for a flat tax rate this year.