Ottawa city council has approved its $5.5 billion 2023 budget, which includes a 2.5 per cent increase to property taxes.
The budget unanimously passed Wednesday afternoon after about five hours of debate, which included discussions on police and transit funding. The average urban homeowner will see their property tax bill rise by $104 this year. The urban water fee is going up $38 and the police levy is increasing by $17.The budget fulfills a campaign promise by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to keep property tax increases to a 2.5 per cent cap.
"Following the incident at City Council and in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the City’s Public Conduct Policy and Corporate Trespass to Property Procedures, two individuals were issued a written notice for causing a disturbance," a statement from corporate security program manager Clayton Foster said."This Trespass Notice prohibits the individuals from City Hall for one year.
An Ottawa police officer speaks to protesters Robin Browne and Bailey Gauthier following a disruption at city council. March 1, 2023. Against were Rawlson King, Sean Devine, Laine Johnson, Jessica Bradley, Ariel Troster, Jeff Leiper, Theresa Kavanagh, and Shawn Menard. The four councillors who voted against the operating budget were Sean Devine, George Darouze, David Brown, and Laine Johnson. Voting against the capital budget were Rawlson King, Sean Devine, George Darouze, David Brown, Laine Johnson, Ariel Troster, and Shawn Menard.
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