The City of Belleville’s 2026 Operating Budget was approved during today’s Special City Council meeting. In accordance with Ontario’s Strong Mayor legislation, the Mayor will have until March 9 to veto any amendments made before the budget is adopted.
The 2026 Operating Budget would result in the following residential tax increases:
· Belleville Urban +5.10%
· Cannifton Urban +5.05%
· Cannifton Rural +6.01%
· Belleville Rural +4.55%
· Cannifton Rural to Urban +7.03%
The full 2026 Capital and Operating Budget reports 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.
“We have worked diligently throughout this year’s budget process to arrive at a responsible and balanced financial plan for 2026,” said Mayor Neil Ellis. “This budget reflects our commitment to maintaining essential services, investing in our community and managing costs thoughtfully for residents. I would like to thank all City staff for their careful analysis, collaboration and dedication throughout this process.”
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