Essex Council has approved the municipality’s operating and capital budgets with a 0% increase to the municipal property tax rate.
“As a Council, we have seen the impact of COVID-19 on residents and small business owners so it was a priority to bring a budget with no increase to our property tax rates,” said Mayor Larry Snively. “It’s a good budget with projects spread out in every ward and area in our community. I also want to thank administration and staff who’ve worked very hard to make Council’s vision a reality during a difficult year.”
The operating budget, which is tied closely to the priorities identified in the 2019-2022 Corporate Strategic Plan, covers all of the Town’s regular expenses (such as wages, facility operating costs, and fees for services).