The following editorial appeared in the December 6 edition of the Guelph Mercury: Guelph city councillors should be commended for a late-in-the process move to examine a leaner 2009 municipal operating budget. The sagging economy apparently prompted Councillor Ian Findlay to propose that administration deliver an optional budget based on a 3.75 per cent tax […]
Category: Taxes
Budgeting made easy
The following editorial appeared in the December 5 edition of the Guelph Tribune: It hasn’t all been smooth sailing, and it’s not over yet, but the way city budgeting is being handled these days deserves some credit. The latest twist in the 2009 budget saga, which started way back in the spring with the presentation of […]
Budget paring down to short strokes
The following article appeared in the December 5 edition of the Guelph Tribune: It’s now likely the city’s property tax hike for 2009 will be kept below four per cent, says Coun. Karl Wettstein. “The chances of coming in below 4%, and maybe even below 3.75%, are somewhere between good and excellent,” Wettstein, who chairs […]
City council directs staff to shrink tax increase
The following article appeared in the December 3 edition of the Guelph Mercury: The current version of the city’s 2009 budget will see a 5.3 per cent tax increase, which works out to about a $12 increase per month for the average taxpayer. But with the state of the economy top of everyone’s minds, Councillor […]
Guelph Property Taxes
Yesterday, after reading the latest report on the above subject in the Guelph Tribune and you being the only Councilor of 3 contacted who appeared interested and concerned last June, I believe the local and worldwide financial situation facing taxpayers some 6 months later, is even more concerning and bleak for at least, late into […]
neighbourhood support coalition funding
I wanted to take this opportunity to email you in regards to the NSC’s funding request and the recent budget discussions. I am hoping that you are aware of the need for our continuing funding and the great work the NSC does with these funds. I hope that in further budget discussions you will remember […]
Snow Angels
By far the biggest complaint our Operations Department receives is windrows. You know, those nasty piles of crusty snow and salt plugging your driveway after the plow has cleared your street. In Hamilton, Snow Angels come to the rescue. An organized group of volunteers assist members of their community who are unable clear windrows themselves. Included […]
Understanding the City’s Budget – now online
The Budget information piece that was printed in the Tribune is now online at www.guelph.ca (Under the “Budget & Financial Information” quick link): http://guelph.ca/cityhall.cfm?itemid=76480&smocid=1594
City budget presentations take place next week
Community members and the media are invited to participate in the City’s 2009 budget presentation meetings. Citizens are welcome to contact the City Clerk’s Office and register as a delegation. Each of the scheduled committee meetings will present financial plans for specific departments, operations and activities. FACS Finance, Administration,
MPAC fact sheet for your information
Attached please find a summary of quick facts regarding MPAC to help provide context and answers about recent property tax assessments. 092408_mpac_factsheet