The 2024 City of Hamilton budget will pass. Nine councillors have declared their support in speeches thus far. ~ 19.5% spending increase. ~ 5.7% property tax increase as City drains reserves and debt finances to lower tax levy bill. It looks to be a 10-6 or 11-5 vote. #yhmcc
Danko states he is the final speaker. Tadeson did not speak. It will be interesting to see how he votes.
@JoeyColeman Wow Ted who put forward motion to cap increases at 4 percent & JP who is ‘fighting for his overtaxed constituents ‘show their true stripes.
@JoeyColeman So just to be clear … the 6 councillors who will vote AGAINST the budget that provides services for ALL Hamilton residents had no problem voting FOR the increased police budget?? Have I got that right?? 🤔 #HamOnt
@JoeyColeman 19.5 %spending increase. Everyone's just fine with this ? SMH.
@JoeyColeman Based on the councillors comments today, it’s clear that the majority are very much ill informed of what is being approved within department budgets and the efforts put forward to mitigate increases. Speaking from in depth experience of same.