MattersFinanceFirst seen Feb 11, 2026Last discussed Feb 24, 2026
2026 tax increase reduction options
The matter concerns options for reducing the 2026 tax increase. The available record does not specify the options, their costs or any decision.
Where it stands: No meeting history or latest step is provided.
Background
Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.
Feb 11, 2026
2026–2030 financial plan and tax options
A presentation concerns the proposed 2026–2030 financial plan and options for reducing the proposed 2026 tax increase. The options matter because they show alternatives for the city’s budget and the tax increase residents may face.
Feb 11, 2026
Options to reduce the 2026 tax increase
The options would lower the proposed 2026 tax increase to 11%, 9%, 6% or 3%. They give residents a range of possible tax-increase levels to consider alongside the proposed financial plan.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Members of the public spoke on the proposed financial plan and reduction options (items 6.1 and 6.2).
Staff presented the proposed 2026–2030 Financial Plan (proposed 2026 tax increase 15.13%) and a menu of reduction options to lower the 2026 tax increase to 11%, 9%, 6% or 3%.