Helping Owen Sound Voters Make an Informed Choice
Concerned Owen Sound Taxpayers (COST) is a small, active, non-partisan group of taxpayers focused on three measurable objectives:
1. Lower the cost of government
We want municipal spending to be disciplined, transparent and focused on value for taxpayers.
2. Improve services
We want accountable municipal leadership and high-quality services delivered efficiently.
3. Grow Owen Sound
We want new ideas that can increase population, investment, businesses and the municipal tax base.
Questions for Municipal Candidates
We asked candidates a series of questions about municipal leadership, taxation, spending, accountability, homelessness, economic development, municipal service costs and water rates.
Our purpose is not to tell candidates what to think. It is to identify candidates who recognize the need for meaningful change and are prepared to think differently about Owen Sound's future.
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Candidate responses will be posted as they are received. Visitors will be able to review each candidate's answers and compare their positions.
Endorsements
Following the response period, COST will identify candidates we believe are prepared to challenge the status quo, embrace innovation and change, demand accountability and provide the leadership needed to build a more affordable, prosperous and vibrant Owen Sound.
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