Reading Mayor Says Tax Increase Would Support City’s Comeback

Reading mayor says tax increase would support city’s comeback

Reading held a public hearing on its proposed $284 million budget for 2026, which includes the city’s first property tax increase in four years. Mayor Eddie Moran formally introduced the budget during the Monday session, describing it as more than a fiscal plan. “It is a blueprint to the future of a safer, stronger, prouder Reading,” Moran said, “and it is only possible when we stand together.” Mayor Eddie Moran (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE) The a…

Projected 2026 property tax increase could change, Stratford mayor says

Although Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma used the strong mayor powers given to him by the province to set the property tax increase in the city’s 2026 budget at 3.5 per cent or lower, he says there’s a chance that might change based on what other members of council want.

Windsor mayor says 0.0% tax increase mandate has nothing to do with him and the 2026 election

Drew Dilkens told CBC Radio he remains undecided if he’ll run again — and that trying to maintain the status quo for taxes is an entirely separate conversation.