Hamilton council trims budget hike to 5.79 per cent
Spending plan achieves 'balancing act' to maintain services and soften tax impact on residents, mayor says
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Spending plan achieves 'balancing act' to maintain services and soften tax impact on residents, mayor says
A 10-6 council vote gave the go-ahead for the 2024 budget, which included Mayor Andrea Horwath's approval.
Hamilton city council has passed a 2024 budget that represents an estimated 5.8 per cent residential property tax increase, or about $286 more per household compared to last year.
In a rare move, Hamilton council has sent back the police service's proposed $213 million budget — up 10.24 per cent from last year and the largest component in the city's budget.
Mayor Andrea Horwath praises councillors for 'rolling up sleeves'