Tax Rates Over Time

This is a long post. This conversation about property taxation is nuanced. Short and snappy explanations would do the topic and readers a disservice. Overview This post is going to talk about: Budgeting principles and process, How rates have changed and what they...

Port Moody’s Housing Debate: What the Data Tells Us

This has been updated to include Part 2 (written on April 14, 2026). Part 1 was originally published on March 8, 2026. Part 1: Housing and Affordability in Port Moody and Our Region In 2025, Metro Vancouver released three major (and related) reports that showed the...

City Finance Questions

Introduction This is a compilation of questions I have received regarding city finances and taxation. This post is periodically updated as I receive questions. I’ve also written about related financial topics here: Budget Consultation Ideas: What’s possible, what’s...