Resident feedback. I am absolutely in opposition to any plan that is not completely transparent and supported by sound financial planning. A plan that continues to charge the tax payer of Guelph more than what surrounding municipalities charge is quite simply, unacceptable!! The bleeding must stop now!! MH
Category: Taxes
Guelph credit rating upgraded to AA+
Earlier today, Standards & Poor’s Rating Services (Standards & Poor’s) increased Guelph’s credit rating from AA to AA+. “We are very pleased to see Guelph’s credit rating upgraded again this year,” said City treasurer, Al Horsman “The AA+ rating reaffirms our belief that the City’s financial position is not only healthy, it’s getting stronger.” According […]
To All Guelph Taxpayers
A taxpayer comments on rental housing licensing: As a fellow taxpayer, I would like to state my objection to implement a $7.8 million dollar licensing program within the city of Guelph. My objective of this letter is not to make comment on how or why I disagree with many of the hypotheses produced by the […]
Tired of Government wastee mayor and counci
A resident’s unedited opinion. I am a retired senior and pay property tax to the City of Guelph, it seems that every year we receive a 3% tax increase and this needs to stop. I can’t even get a GIC over five years for 3% yet this City keeps collecting more dollars to waste. With […]
May 7 capital budget workshop postponed
A capital budget workshop, originally scheduled for this evening, has been postponed. In light of the recent approach taken on the City’s operating budget guideline, the capital budget will be reframed to align with the tax supported operating budget approach. The Finance and Enterprise department will work through the Corporate Administration, Finance and Enterprise Standing […]
Guelph’s 2013 budget now available online
The Council-approved 2013 budget for the City of Guelph is now available online at guelph.ca/budget. “My colleagues on City Council and I are working hard to ensure Guelph residents and businesses receive the highest quality, most affordable and efficient services from their local government,” says Mayor Karen Farbridge. “This budget helps us deliver on our […]
2013 Federal Budget
The Government of Canada announced its 2013 Federal Budget late yesterday (see http://www.budget.gc.ca/2013/home-accueil-eng.html). City staff have already conducted some preliminary examinations of the budget highlights identified, made outreaches to other provincial and federal government officials seeking clarification and received some insights from various stakeholders and associations (e.g. AMO, MFOA) on what the 2013 Federal Budget […]
CCI Fair Tax Campaign
Here is the CCI presentation program that I said I would send to you. TP Fair – Provincial Campaign
2013 budget designed to strengthen how the City works
City Council approved a $185,187,614 million operating budget and $51.5 million capital budget for next year. This presents a 2.97 per cent increase for Guelph taxpayers; an average increase of $97 per household valued at $292,000. The 2013 operating and capital budgets are aligned with the City’s 2012-16 strategic plan. The plan sets a path […]
Recommendations from Budget Meetings of Nov 21 & 29, 2012
The meetings of November 21 and 29, 2012 raised many questions and concerns about the proposed budget for 2013 for the City of Guelph. I wish to address the matter of the proposed tax increase and suggest remedies for requests for additional funding for crossing guards, the proposals brought forth by Lloyd Longfield, Chamber of […]