I’m so proud of the budget that Council has passed. This budget reflects Council’s commitment to find balance by keeping tax increases as low as possible while ensuring we are providing the care and services that Edmontonians expect as we move forward together.
I’m so proud of the budget that Council has passed. This budget reflects Council’s commitment to find balance by keeping tax increases as low as possible while ensuring we are providing the care and services that Edmontonians expect as we move forward together.
The total tax levy for 2022 is 1.91% - the lowest municipal tax rate increase in the Region and Canada from the scan done so far.
The increase includes:
🔸1.45% for municipal services
🔸0.06% increase to Edmonton Police Service
🔸0.3% for alley renewal
🔸0.1% Valley Line LRT
I put forward 2 capital amendments, 1 operating amendment, and 2 subsequent motions (no budget impact). All of my amendments and motions passed and are as follows:
Capital:
🔸REC CENTRE: Construction of the Coronation Park Rec Centre (in Ward Anirniq).
🔸RIVER VALLEY: Additional River Valley Land Acquisition
Operational:
🔸CITY AUDITOR - Increase of $206,000 ongoing budget for the Office of the City Auditor to achieve their work plan for 2022-2026.
🔸EDM POLICE SERVICE - I amended Councillor Janz’s Police Funding motion to reflect a funding freeze due to unforeseen HR costs.
Subsequent Motions:
🔸SNOW & ICE: A pilot enhanced snow and ice service in residential areas. The pilot will report back by Spring Supplemental to inform next year’s winter season and beyond.
🔸COVID: That Administration provides a report on the financial health of the City to address long-term COVID-19 impacts including high and low forecasting for 2022-2026.
Check out other highlights below:
🔸Freezing Public Transit Fares at $3.50
🔸Enhanced service for Dog Parks
🔸Additional Grass Cutting and Weed Control
🔸Support for Business Improvement Area
🔸Support for the Arts community
🔸Funding for an A1 Athletic Facility
🔸Supports for the City’s most vulnerable
