Letter: The Illusion of Expense Reductions

On January 29, 2024, the City Treasurer informed us recent changes had reduced the proposed tax increase to $914,784. However, some of these changes are cause for concern, Jim Hutton writes.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

On January 29, 2024, the City Treasurer updated us on the budget and informed us that recent changes had reduced the current tax increase to only $914,784.

However, some of these changes are a cause for concern. Some examples are:

1. 100% of the Grey Sauble Conservation Levy of $304,808 was transferred to water rates this year.

This is…