Dilkens uses strong mayor powers to pitch new tax hike to fund downtown Windsor revamp
by Windsor Star
Windsor Star— Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens is using strong mayor powers to propose a budget amendment that will see property owners pay higher taxes to fund a downtown revitalization plan announced this week. In a mayoral decision posted online Tuesday, Dilkens pitched the budget amendment, which council will discuss — and may suggest changes to — during […]
Windsor Star—What you need to know about Windsor's 'strong mayor' powers. On Tuesday (April 23), Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens announced new initiatives to revitalize downtown. To pay for it, he’s re-opening the city’s recently approved 2024 operating budget and adding $3.2 million in new spending. The move, which would see municipal property taxes rise another 0.7 per cent — to 4.61 per cent — is allowed […]
CHCH—Stoney Creek parking lot set to become affordable housing after Horwath uses strong mayor powers. Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. Two Stoney Creek parking lots are now set to become affordable housing, after Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwarth used her so-called strong mayor powers for the first time Wednesday, tipping the previously-stalemated vote in favour. Council had previously voted on this matter twice — both times, a heated debate led to an 8-to-8 tie, failing the […]
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