The proposed 2026 budget for the Municipality of Bluewater has been released.
Like most municipalities, it's the first budget with the province's new expanded Strong Mayor Powers.
Mayor Paul Klopp's proposed budget includes an estimated 4.26 per cent tax levy increase, with 3.17 per cent being the increase after tax assessment growth.
The combined proposed operating and capital budget for the Municipality next year is $29.1 million.
The budget was proposed November 25. Once proposed, Council has 30 days to pass resolutions to amend the Mayor's Budget.
If there are no amendments passed within the 30-day period, the Mayor’s Budget is adopted. If amendments are passed, the Mayor has 10 days to veto them, following the amendment period.
