The Taxation and Revenue Division of Finance and Enterprise Services is pleased to announce the following customer service improvement: For many years, residents have been able to receive their bills and statements online, whether it be for utilities, cable, telephone, credit cards etc. They have been asking the City to have their tax bills sent […]
Guelph’s proposed $186 million tax-supported operating budget will be presented to City Council on Thursday, November 22 at 6 p.m. To allow the City to deliver public services better and build a thriving future for Guelph, staff proposes a 2.74 per cent tax levy increase to support base services and a further 1 per cent […]
I am sending you this to voice my concerns about some proposed cuts in the 2013 budget discussions. I know that this is a very tough time and trying to manage the city’s needs is not easy. But I wish to voice my concerns with regards to the suggestion of cancelling sidewalk ploughing on resdiential […]
There are two initiatives that I have read about recently in the Guelph Mercury: 1. Forestry – to preserve and increase the amount of trees in the city. 2. Aging Population – committee to look at improving service to seniors. I would like to say that I am in favour of Guelph city council spending […]
I would like to express my support for the continued funding of the Affordable Bus Pass pilot. Transportation for low income earners contributes to a more just and equal society. I have been very impressed by this program and have heard many people that have benefitted from it comment on how great the program has […]
Below please find a Tax Assessment Base table that summarizes the information you reference. This data will be published in the City’s Making a Difference Report and shows that the residential component of the tax base as going down from 82.3% in 2011 to 82.0% in 2012. The 84/16 figure was quoted by staff at […]
During a workshop on November 6, Guelph City Council will explore and discuss approaches to reach a targeted tax rate increase of no more than three per cent. In July, staff estimated a tax rate increase of 8.5 per cent would be needed in 2013 to deliver the same level of municipal programs and services […]
On Wednesday, October 24 City Council will discuss proposed investments in infrastructure renewal and technology upgrades to strengthen Guelph’s Water and Wastewater Services, Provincial Court Services and Ontario Building Code Administration. The proposed 2013 Enterprise-Funded Budget continues to align investments with City’s strategic plan “Our City, Our Future” allowing the City to deliver public services […]
I am the Chairperson of the Fair taxes Campaign – Guelph. This organization is Guelph’s chapter of a larger organization, “Condominium Fair Taxes Campaign”, which has chapters in large and small cities right across the province. TP Final poster for meeting
For years now I have been bothered by how unfair the current property tax system in Ontario is and have been contemplating how to fix it. I have recently put the finishing touches on my NEW taxation system proposal and would like to share it with you today (fitting since MPAC assessments are arriving all […]