The mayor of Whitby is recommending a more modest budget increase than previously floated. On Monday, Elizabeth Roy tabled what she described as the 'Strong
On Monday, Elizabeth Roy tabled what she described as the ‘Strong Mayor’s Budget,’ which calls for a 4.5 per cent increase to the town’s budget.The new draft of the budget means a slower phase-in of funding for infrastructure. The previous draft included $3-million for each year between 2025 and 2027, while the new draft includes $1.45-million for 2025, $1.85-million for 2026 and $2.6-million for 2027.
“At the October 28th Committee of the Whole meeting, staff outlined that the town currently has an infrastructure funding gap of $10.8-million; that is the town’s annual funding versus the town’s required annual funding to keep the town’s aging infrastructure in a state of good repair is short $10.8-million, annually,” wrote Roy in a memo to councillors. “However, town staff noted that they are working on an update of the plan to include levels of service and a financial strategy.
Officials say the property tax bill of an average home, valued at $503,000, will increase by $99 in 2025.Councillors can also suggest amendments, although the mayor has the power to veto them. Council would need a two-thirds majority to override that veto power. This would be dealt with at a special council meeting on November 28.
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