South Gloucestershire Council Tax Set to Rise by Almost 5 per Cent

'A gut punch': Short $9M, Anacortes eyes layoffs, tax hikes, spending cuts in 2026

Anacortes’ mayor is proposing 13 staff layoffs, a combination of tax increases and a slew of spending cuts to make up for a $9 million budget deficit in 2026.

Mayor proposes 4.86% tax hike to fund ‘the full Cambridge experience’

City says rising costs and long-awaited projects like the recreation complex and library are driving this year's increase. Residents wishing to speak to the budget can register as a delegate for public meetings set for Nov. 6.

South Gloucestershire council tax set to rise by almost 5 per cent

South Gloucestershire Council has launched eight weeks of public consultation

Cambridge eyes potential 5 per cent tax increase for 2026 budget

Joining in those ongoing budget discussions, the City of Cambridge has released its initial proposal, eyeing a potential 4.86 per cent bump.

Cambridge draft 2026 budget proposes 4.86% property tax hike

The increase would work out to an additional $85 per year on an average assessed home on the city's portion of property taxes

Port Moody invites feedback on proposed 8.65 percent tax increase in 2026 budget survey

The City of Port Moody is asking residents and businesses how it should balance rising service costs and tax rates as part of public consultation on its proposed 2026 budget. The annual online budget survey was launched on Oct. 27, inviting community feedback ahead of council’s final budget deliberations later this fall. Paper copies are available at city hall until Nov. 14, while the online version closes Nov. 16. Results will be presented to c…