Without checking the budget, and just counting the news articles that have appeared here, the District of Sooke seems to be spending taxpayer's cash just like the Federal Liberal party.
 
For example:
 
$279,000 - Ravens Ridge Park development.
 
$202,000 - 2 new firefighters. (money well-spent)
 
$1,000,000 - Demamiel Creek bridge and trail development.
 
$43,508 - Non-profit organization grants.
 
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$1,524,508 - Total
 
(The total does NOT include grants from other governments.)
 
What else isn't included here?
 
William Slim.