Police board unwilling to trim budget to reduce tax hike - Victoria Times Colonist
The City of Victoria’s desire to limit a property tax increase to 6.9 per cent this year suffered a blow from Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board.
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The City of Victoria’s desire to limit a property tax increase to 6.9 per cent this year suffered a blow from Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board.
Victoria Times Colonist letters to the editor, Feb. 20, 2023
Surpluses are a “rainy-day” fund for municipalities, but the millions set aside for contingencies raise questions when taxes are being raised.
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City council voted unanimously Thursday to have staff dust off budgets and plans for a new centre to replace a 52-year-old facility.