The Municipality of Leamington has its spending plan for next year ready.
Following two days of deliberations, Leamington Council has passed the 2024 budget, which includes a property tax increase of 3.8 per cent.
The owner of an urban property assessed at $190,000 will pay an additional $93.89 per year, or $7.82 per month.
Mayor Hilda MacDonald said Leamington is facing the same challenges other communities in Windsor-Essex are dealing with.
"The necessary tax increase, driven by inflationary pressures and the priority to address our community's rapid growth, is a measured response to the economic realities we face," said MacDonald. "This budget reflects a delicate balance between sustaining essential services, investing in critical infrastructure, and acknowledging the needs of our residents. We understand the impact on households, and every decision made has been with a focus on maintaining the quality of life that defines Leamington."
The 2024 capital budget is $60.3-million, including funding for sewer separation and road reconstruction. Phases three and four of the Seacliff reconstruction are in the spending plan.
Projects that will carry over into the new year include a new emergency generator, pond construction by the Southwest Leamington Storm Water Management, renewals for Mersea and Rick Atkin parks, and the marina parking lot.
The complete budget can be found on Leamington's official website.
