Wilmot budget passed, KPMG to stay on board for future financial planning
Posted Feb 10, 2026 04:11:19 AM.
Last Updated Feb 10, 2026 10:51:31 AM.
Wilmot Council has given the final stamp of approval on its 2026 budget, with the final property tax impact ringing in at an increase of 9.1 per cent.
That is slightly lower than what was originally proposed, at 9.7 per cent, with an estimated $306 impact on the average household.
“Council introduced several amendments throughout the process, including the removal of a $65,000 duplicate cost in the Mayor and Council budget, the elimination of the 2026 cost-of-living increase for Mayor and Council, and a reduction to the Mayor and Council’s development, conferences, and events budget,” read a township release.
None of those amendments were vetoed by Mayor Natasha Salonen through her strong mayor powers.
Highlights of this year’s budget include support for major infrastructure updates, including replacing the HVAC system at the Wilmot Recreation Complex Aquatics Centre and renovations at the St. Agatha Community Centre.
Road safety initiatives were also high on the priority list.
Financial experts from KPMG were called in to help draft the budget this year, following an initial more than 50 per cent tax increase last year. That increase was brought down to 18.2 per cent in 2025.
Looking ahead to 2027, KPMG will continue to work with township staff on future budgets and a multi year financial outlook.
