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A record number of people participated in a recent survey about the 2024 Cobourg draft budget. Two hundred and eighty residents went online and filled out a survey. It was four times greater than last year. Inflation, high interest rates, grocery prices, and the cost of gas are hammering everyone’s wallet. Last fall, Cobourg councillors told staff to aim for a five percent increase. Continue Reading →
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What a difference a year can make. In this interview, you will hear from the new county Warden, Brian Ostrander. He was elected only a few weeks ago. The focus of our conversation is a new three-year budget passed by county council two weeks ago. You will learn how this approach works and the aspirations of politicians for the upcoming year. Continue Reading →
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Property taxes! How much are local taxes going up this year? Hopefully, I have your attention right now. January is budget month across Northumberland County. Municipal councils are working overtime to finalize their budgets. Continue Reading →
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Northumberland County Warden John Logel unpacks the 2019 budget for the county, looking at the various initiatives, explaining the details around roads, waste and the new Golden Plough Lodge. Original broadcast: Feb. 8, 2019 Continue Reading →
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Deputy Mayor Stan Frost issued dire warnings about the upcoming budget deliberations for the upcoming fiscal year. However, the approach is always the same. Town staff are given targets and scurry off to nip and tuck to meet the fiscal goals for the year. There are other approaches. Around the world, thousands of governments at all levels have opened up the budget process to citizenry to have a say in where their tax dollars are being spent. Continue Reading →