RMA’s input focuses on rural funding priorities linked to four themes.
The RMA has submitted input to the Government of Alberta related to planning for Budget 2025. As rural municipalities have a unique role in supporting economic growth and unique responsibilities over massive land areas, it is essential that provincial budget planning incorporates a rural perspective to ensure funding and programming decisions are equitable and effective in addressing the unique needs of rural communities.
The RMA’s submission included several recommended budget action items within four themes:
- Rural Municipal Viability: Strong Municipalities Mean a Strong Rural Alberta
- Rural Municipal Infrastructure: Driving Economic Growth
- Rural Community Services: Supporting One Another
- Rural Health, Emergency, and Disaster Services: Safe and Caring Communities
Each theme includes background information, specific budget-related action items, targeted ministries, and a rationale for why these issues are critically important to rural municipalities. The intent of this submission is to provide government decision-makers with both high-level rural municipal budget priorities and specific, actionable recommendations for improvements or enhancements to existing programs and initiatives.
The RMA is hopeful that the recommendations in the submission will inform the Government of Alberta’s work and ensure Budget 2025 reflects the importance of rural economic development and strong rural communities.
Kallie Wischoff
Policy Advisor
825.319.2245
kallie@RMAlberta.com
Wyatt Skovron
General Manager of Policy & Advocacy
780.955.4096
wyatt@RMAlberta.com