ASSIGINACK—Assiginack council began its 2018 budget deliberations during last week’s regular meeting, with staff wanting to know what would be the maximum tax increase with which staff could work.
“I don’t want to leave anything important off the table,” said Councillor Brenda Reid.
It was explained by staff that a one percent increase in taxes equals approximately $26,000 more in the municipal coffers.“We have to look at what really has to be done,” said Councillor Hugh Moggy. “We’re looking at repairs to the garage and a new fire hall. I don’t like the long-term commitment we’ve got,” he added, referencing long-term […]
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