Wellington County Council adopts 2017 budget

Wellington County Council has adopted its 2017 budget today, with highlights including a 2.9% increase in the County portion of property taxes.

“This budget focuses on strategic investments in the County’s infrastructure, solid waste services, technology, libraries and social services,” says Warden Dennis Lever. “The County’s forward thinking budget practices and sound financial management ensure long-term sustainability in times of financial constraints, including significant losses in funding from gravel pit assessment changes and reductions to the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund.”

Other highlights include addressing 18 of its 32 bridges that need to be replaced and construction of eleven new affordable housing units in Palmerston.

A new Hillsburgh Library will also begin construction this year.