The City of Belleville’s budget was finalized during today’s Special City Council meeting. The 2024 budget will result in the following residential tax increases:
· Belleville Urban +5.78%
· Cannifton Urban +5.70%
· Cannifton Rural +4.91%
· Belleville Rural +4.16%
The full 2024 Operating Budget report will be available at Belleville.ca/Budget soon. In the meantime, residents can watch the full Capital and Operating Budget meetings on the City’s YouTube channel at: YouTube.com/BellevilleCityHall.
“I would like to thank staff for putting together a fair and balanced budget that recognizes both the need for increased service levels and the impact on taxpayers,” said Mayor Neil Ellis. “Belleville City Council recognizes the critical juncture we are at as a community. We feel that this budget provides the most balanced approach possible. I would like to applaud staff on their great work on this year’s budget and thank everyone who provided their input throughout the process.”
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