City Council talks about a really significantly lower tax rate next year

By Pepper Parr

June 9th, 2026

BURLINGTON, ON

They are getting the message.

These Council members have heard what the public has to say about property tax levels.

City Council was discussing the next budget – it won’t be dealt with by the current council – it will be determined by whoever is on City Council after the October 26 election.

Ranges of 10% less than the budget passed last year, or maybe 5% less or a zero increase.  Not more than inflation was suggested.

All kinds of numbers were being tossed out.

What is clear is that the current members of Council have had a change of heart.

Stay tuned.