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Outcomes from the November 5, 2025 Meeting

Finance Committee Reviews 2026 Budget Plans

The Finance Committee met on November 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at 25 Centre Street to review the 2026 Budget plans.

At the meeting, the Committee:

  • Approved the 2026 Community Grants in the amount of $53,400.

  • Endorsed the conversion of the part-time Community Programming Assistant role to a new full-time Community Recreation and Culture Programmer position, with an anticipated start date of January 2026.

  • Received the 10-Year Capital Budget as information.

  • Received a report on local taxation and affordability concerns for information.

Next Steps in the 2026 Budget Process

  • November 13, 2025: The Mayor will issue the 2026 Budget Proposal. Council will have 20 days to review and amend the proposal.

  • November 19, 2025: Council will confirm final amendments to the 2026 Capital/Discretionary Plan.

  • December 3, 2025: Council will review and discuss amendments to the 2026 Operational Budget. A final meeting will be held if additional time is needed to approve the full budget.

  • December 15, 2025: Deadline for the Mayor to veto any amendments.

  • December 17, 2025: Council may consider overturning any vetoes with a two-thirds majority vote. The 2026 Budget will be deemed adopted following this meeting.

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