By Pepper Parr
October 15th, 2023
BURLINGTON, ON
The presentation of the city budget which determines what you will pay in terms of taxes will be radically different this time around.
A time line has been established – we set that out below.
On July 1st, the Mayor of Burlington was given new powers that make the budget a document that the Mayor presents.
A Mayor doesn’t get to start the ball rolling – members of Council have opportunities to put forward what they would like to see in a budget.
It is a new process that hasn’t been used before.
It calls for close observation.
Let’s hope the Mayor is more realistic about our property taxes in 2024 than she was in 2023. 7.5%+ in 2023 was a huge ask. That was one of the highest in the GTA. What cuts/efficiencies has she found to keep resident’s taxes lower in 2024? If she comes asking for another ridiculous amount, residents should demand cuts or a leadership review. MMW got us into the Bateman boondoggle, now we are paying for it. Sounds like another past Mayor, McIsaac Burlington Pier boondoggle from the past that residents had to pay for years. Out of touch Councillors need to get in the real world or we will replace you next election.