Hamilton council approves one of the highest tax increases at 5.8 per cent
The city boosted spending by about $70 million, but six councillors voted against the budget.
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The city boosted spending by about $70 million, but six councillors voted against the budget.
City’s spending plan almost failed on a tie vote — if not for last-minute savings from Mayor Andrea Horwath, Scott Radley writes
Horwath, fighting back tears amid undisclosed family issue, leads effort to soften tax increase
Hamilton adopted a tax increase lower than the potential 6.9 per cent floated by councillors in 2022 budget talks, highlighting needs in affordable housing and emergency services.
Hamilton adopted a tax increase lower than the potential 6.9 per cent floated by councillors in 2022 budget talks, highlighting needs in affordable housing and emergency services.