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Tag: Budget 2024
Mayor Doesn’t Understand This Principal – Leadership Is Consensus Building
Mayor Mrakas has demonstrated his authority by making a decision unrelated to housing priorities: he has chosen not to include any additional increase in Council compensation.
An Explanation Of Town of Aurora Property Increase in 2024
Aurora Council adopted the municipality’s 2024 to 2026 Budget with a 2.8% increase to the tax levy in 2024, and 1% for capital infrastructure projects.
In Addition To Aurora’s Tax Hike Of 3.9 %, There Is Additional Tax Increase From The York Region
In addition to Aurora's tax hike of 3.9 %, there is additional tax increase from the York Region of 2.75 % plus Rapid Transit / Infrastructure Levy of 1 %.
Override of Mayoral Budget Veto – Aurora Town Square Staffing
Notably, one of these amendments in Budget 2024 pertains to the allocation of additional staff for the $60M plus Aurora Town Square.
In Mayor’s Budget 2024 Aurora Part-Time Sport Tourism Programmer Salary Was Set at $68,300, Benefits Included
Under the new rules of strong mayor powers, it is strange that Mayor Mrakas presented a part-time Sport Tourism Programmer at a salary of $68,300.
Aurora Budget 2024 Proposes A Moderate 3.9% Increase
Interesting that the Aurora had to issue a "pretty comprehensive" comparison report just to state that the Town of Aurora's budget proposes a moderate 3.9% increase on the tax bill in 2024 and is "not the lowest" in York Region.
Mayor Tom Mrakas’ Budget Item Free Wi-Fi, Cost Of $100,000 Removed From The Budget
Amendment in the Aurora Budget 2024 to remove $100K Free Wi-Fi plus later annual operating costs, passed - vote 6-1. Mayor Tom Mrakas voted against it.
Klaus Wehrenberg, “We are not making progress,” – No Environmental Improvements in Aurora’s this Year Budget
Klaus Wehrenberg, a dedicated resident and influential member of the Aurora community, took the floor before the Council. He expressed his concern regarding the current budget's failure to align with Aurora's environmental advancements.
Aurora Residents Need to Pay Attention & Ask Why an Excessive Tax Increase of 3.9%
The 2024 to 2026 Operating Budget proposes tax increases of 3.9 percent in 2024, 3.5 percent in 2025 and 2.9 percent in 2026 after assessment growth forecasted at 1.2 percent annually.
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