Hanna Town council discussed the Tax Rate Bylaw at their May 26 informational meeting at length, after previously electing at their May 11 meeting to hold a…
Whitecourt Town Council update
Whitecourt Town Council has approved the 2021 Budget. Valued at $51,193,613, the budget supports priorities identified by Council in the 2021 Strategic Plan and its intention to sustain service levels while at the same time planning for the future.
A 1.99% tax rate increase is required to support the budget. This is a 0.33% decrease from what was proposed in the interim budget that was adopted in December 2020.
Whitecourt Town Council has taken a conservative approach in the development of the 2021 Budget in recognition of the financial challenges faced by local residents and businesses. In addition to the $800,000 in reductions made last year, an additional $500,000 in cost efficiencies and reduced spending have been implemented in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and an unpredictable economy.
Municipal taxes are going up in Quesnel
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Quesnel City Council has unanimously approved the first three readings of the 2021 Tax Rate Bylaw and the bottom line is taxes will be going up.
Director of Finance Kari Bolton went over what the impact will be on the average homeowner at Tuesday night’s meeting.
“The average residence in Quesnel valued at $229,367 will see an increase of $33.53 in the municipal tax portion of their property tax invoice, or $14.62 per 100 thousand.”
Bolton went on to say that commercial businesses will see an increase of $52.50 per 100 thousand worth of assessment, plus there could be some added “sticker shock” for businesses because of the school tax rate, which the city collects for the province.
District of Hudson s Hope Office
HUDSON’S HOPE, B.C. – The District of Hudson’s Hope is looking for public consultation regarding the District’s financial plan.
Hudson’s Hope Mayor Dave Heiberg and council were scheduled to review the District’s 2021 Operating and Capital Budget, 2021-2025 Financial Plan, and the 2021 Property Tax Rate Bylaw during their April 26th meeting.
On May 10th, the District will be adopting the Financial Plan Bylaw and Tax Rate Bylaw. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
The District is encouraging community members to submit any questions or concerns about the Bylaws and Budget. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all council meetings are closed to the public. Those interested in submitting questions can do so by the following:
by Timothy Schafer on Monday April 26 2021
After a zero per cent increase to taxes in the initial throes of COVID-19 in 2020, council has nudged the line by 1.75 per cent in 2021 amidst the third wave of the virus. The increase approved by council last week in its regular (online) meeting is considered inflationary because it is offset by the $2.6 million in COVID-19 Safe Restart grant funding the city received in late 2020.
After a zero per cent increase to taxes in the initial throes of COVID-19 in 2020, council has nudged the line by 1.75 per cent in 2021 amidst the third wave of the virus.