# Committee of the Whole — February 24, 2026

Meeting: Committee of the Whole — February 24, 2026

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Meeting record updated: 2026-10-19T07:20:27.821998+00:00

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## Official meeting sources

[Agenda](<https://pub-langford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=16720>)

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## AI-processed summary

- Received Proposed 2026–2030 Five‑Year Financial Plan; staff presented proposed 15.13% 2026 tax increase (Feb 10 report).
- Received reduction options for the 2026 tax increase; impacts shown for 11%, 9%, 6%, 3% (Feb 19 report).
- Deferred budget decisions; Committee will consider budget survey results and deliberate March 17 (staff timeline).
- Heard public opposition to cuts affecting maintenance, safety, and the city website; speakers urged no deferment (public participation).

## Source documents

- [Agenda Cover Page](<https://pub-langford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=16720>)

- [Agenda](<https://pub-langford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=16719>)

- [Minutes - SIGNED](<https://pub-langford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=17079>)

- [Minutes](<https://pub-langford.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=16761>)

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