MattersFinanceFirst seen Jan 28, 2025Last discussed Mar 17, 2025
2025–2029 financial plan
The plan covers Langford’s proposed 2025 operating budget and capital spending for 2025–2029. The 2025 budget included a $1.2 million increase for sidewalk infill, funded from the General Amenity Fund and offset against 2026.
Where it stands: 2025 budget approved Mar 17, 2025; 2026–2029 tax projections were to follow.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
2025 budget approved with $1.2 million more for sidewalk infill
Council considered and approved the 2025 budget (2025–2029 plan) with amendments and several defeated budget motions.
Decision: Rejected funding for the West Shore Parkway Trail in 2025.
Defeated 2–5· Against: Scott Goodmanson, Colby Harder, Kimberley Guiry, Keith Yacucha, Lillian Szpak
Decision: Increased 2025 sidewalk infill budget by $1.2 million from the General Amenity Fund, offset 2026.
Passed 6–1· Against: Scott Goodmanson
Decision: Approved the 2025 budget and directed staff to present 2026–2029 tax projections April 8, 2025.
Passed 4–3· Against: Kimberley Guiry, Keith Yacucha, Lillian Szpak
Decision: Rejected adding one additional West Shore RCMP officer to the 2025 budget.
Defeated 3–4· Against: Colby Harder, Kimberley Guiry, Keith Yacucha, Lillian Szpak