The Wants & The Needs

Welcome to Municipal Affairs,

All eyes in Manitoba are on March 20th, when the provincial government will table its much-anticipated budget. For municipalities across the province, this is more than just numbers on a page—it’s about securing the funding needed to maintain infrastructure, support essential services, and drive local economic growth.

Municipalities are the backbone of Manitoba, responsible for everything from roads and water systems to recreation facilities and emergency response. But year after year, they find themselves asking for more resources to meet the needs of growing communities. So, what do they hope to see in this budget? More infrastructure dollars? Increased support for public services? A fairer funding model?

To break it all down, we sat down with Kathy Valentino, President of the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM), to discuss the priorities and expectations of local leaders ahead of Budget Day.

Stay with us—we’ve got an important conversation ahead.

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