Council opens discussions on 2021 budget
With four new members of council, it was a learning experience, and a chance to get more information about the city’s operations. “We’re very satisfied with the way the day went. Our new council was very engaged, with lots of questions,” said Mayor Roy Ludwig. As of right now, the budget does not have an increase for the municipal portion of property taxes. It would be the third straight year in which council has held the line on property taxes. Ludwig said that with the ongoing struggles from the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a lot of stress in the community, so council doesn’t ...
Source: estevanmercury.ca