By Robert Washburn
Northumberland County council will seek an additional 2.5 per cent from taxpayers Wednesday as part of its proposed $96 million budget for 2013.
The increase will mean residents will pay $45 million to run this level of government. It is complex and many issues face the county.
Citizen journalists Scott Lamberton and Deb O’Connor will be there to provide live coverage starting at 9:40 a.m.. Join us. The team will be focusing on the budget discussions and the changes to the social housing policies. But there is plenty going on, so stay tuned.
Budget document is here:
http://www.northumberlandcounty.ca/en/departments_countyadministration_corpservices/2013Budgets-draft.asp