Fewer than 20 residents attended a public information session on Thunder Bay's proposed 2025 operating budget. While the city emphasizes the importance of public feedback, attendance was low. The city plans to explore new ways to increase civic engagement.
THUNDER BAY — Less than 20 people showed up to the Italian Cultural Centre to engage with city officials on the 2025 proposed operating budget on Wednesday.
“If the public doesn't tell us what they like and don't like about the budget, then we don't know and we can't implement anything,” said Greaves, commissioner of corporate services and city treasurer. Greaves also noted the city has an online survey about the budget, which will be open to the public until Feb. 4.The city stated that once the 2025 operating budget is approved, they will “explore new and creative ways to make it easier and more meaningful for everyone to participate.”
“I think that's a loss that's hurting us, especially a person such as myself that tries to stick his nose in it. I may be wrong, but I try to stick my nose as much as I can, but I think the deputations are a big loss,” said Seymour.He said he was pleased to see that administration has met its target of a 3.7 per cent increase and “if council decides to hold the line, that would be nice.
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