Blackfalds approves tax rate increase of 2.2%

Blackfalds approves tax rate increase of 2.2%

A 2.20 per cent tax increase has been finalized for Blackfalds residents. The Town of Blackfalds council gave second and third readings to the Property Tax Bylaw during the council meeting on April 28. This tax rate increase follows the approval of the $39,003,535 operating budget on March 10. A fiscally responsible increase meant being able to sustain current service levels, while supporting growth, Mayor Laura Svab said. “I want to thank Admin…