Full podcast: https://lovethenorth.ca/article/260919-johnston-wants-to-change-sudbury How much more can Greater Sudbury residents afford before rising property taxes and the cost of living become simply too much? In this episode of Love the North, mayoral candidate Bob Johnston raises concerns about municipal spending, rising property taxes, and the financial pressure being placed on homeowners, seniors, families, and local businesses. Johnston questions why residents continue paying more while many of the city's most basic problems remain unresolved. Roads are deteriorating, infrastructure needs attention, homelessness continues to challenge communities, and residents are asking where their tax dollars are going. He argues that City Hall needs to stop relying on temporary Band-Aid solutions that can lead to repeated spending and instead invest in lasting repairs that deliver better value for taxpayers. Johnston also questions the city's priorities when it comes to major capital projects, including the proposed arena and downtown library, while residents struggle to afford everyday necessities. For seniors living on fixed incomes, increasing property taxes can create difficult choices between maintaining their homes and paying for food, utilities, and other essentials. His message centres on putting people first, controlling municipal costs, improving accountability, and ensuring tax dollars are spent where they can make the greatest difference. But reducing the tax burden raises another important question: Which spending priorities should change, and how can the city maintain essential services while controlling costs? How much more financial pressure can Greater Sudbury residents absorb? Watch the full conversation with Bob Johnston on Love the North. #LoveTheNorth #BobJohnston #GreaterSudbury #PropertyTaxes #SudburyElection2026 #TaxpayerDollars #Affordability #CityHall