Hello everyone, L et’s start with a Public Service reminder! To ensure your name appears on the voter’s list in order to be registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, please visit the Municipal website or go to www.vo terlookup.ca. The Delaware Legion #598 celebrated its 60th anniversary and recognized several members with Lifetime Memberships on May 28th. The Legion supports veterans with funds raised from Friday lunches, meat draws, and other events. They regularly host musicians, so if you enjoy live music check the Legion’s Facebook page to get information on upcoming performances! On June 11th, the 132nd Poplar Hill Picnic – a fun-filled day including games, races, baseball games, lipsync contest and much more kicked off at noon. Let’s not forget the food – the Women’s Institute pies as well as the Poplar Hill & District Lions Chicken BBQ dinner never fail to satisfy! The Komoka Kilworth Optimists marked their 50th anniversary, on June 25th with a program including games, face painting, as well as live music and food. The Optimists focus on community activities and fund raisers that benefit kids and their list of accomplishments over the past half century is extensive! It’s been 40 years since the first Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day event was held! Since 1982, the parade, festivities and fireworks display have rotated between the three communities and this year, it was Delaware’s turn to host all the fun. In the other corner of Middlesex Centre, the Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club started Canada Day celebrations with the Firemen’s Breakfast and hosted a family-focused day including fireworks at dark. Looking forward now, mark your calendars for two events celebrating our “rural roots”! The Tri-County Heritage Club hosts their 44th annual tractor show July 8th – 10th at the Ilderton Fair Grounds, and the Ilderton Fair, which has been a great family event since 1851 runs September 30th – October 2nd . I’ll hope to see you there! Congratulations to all the groups who’ve supported the “community” of MXC and who’ve been making it special for decades and more. All of these long standing events have “someone” in common – YOU – and you know who YOU are! Thank-you to each of you who has worked and contributed to the success of the groups; your dedication and efforts are appreciated and do not go unnoticed! Enjoy the summer, make memories and stay safe, Welcome to 2026, everyone! Hello everyone, L et’s start with a Public Service reminder! To ensure your name appears on the voter’s list in order to be registered to vote in the upcoming municipal elections, please visit the Municipal website or go to www.vo terlookup.ca. The Delaware Legion #598 celebrated its 60th anniversary and recognized several members with Lifetime Memberships on May 28th. The Legion supports veterans with funds raised from Friday lunches, meat draws, and other events. They regularly host musicians, so if you enjoy live music check the Legion’s Facebook page to get information on upcoming performances! On June 11th, the 132nd Poplar Hill Picnic – a fun-filled day including games, races, baseball games, lipsync contest and much more kicked off at noon. Let’s not forget the food – the Women’s Institute pies as well as the Poplar Hill & District Lions Chicken BBQ dinner never fail to satisfy! The Komoka Kilworth Optimists marked their 50th anniversary, on June 25th with a program including games, face painting, as well as live music and food. The Optimists focus on community activities and fund raisers that benefit kids and their list of accomplishments over the past half century is extensive! It’s been 40 years since the first Del-Ko-Brydge Canada Day event was held! Since 1982, the parade, festivities and fireworks display have rotated between the three communities and this year, it was Delaware’s turn to host all the fun. In the other corner of Middlesex Centre, the Bryanston-Birr Optimist Club started Canada Day celebrations with the Firemen’s Breakfast and hosted a family-focused day including fireworks at dark. Looking forward now, mark your calendars for two events celebrating our “rural roots”! The Tri-County Heritage Club hosts their 44th annual tractor show July 8th – 10th at the Ilderton Fair Grounds, and the Ilderton Fair, which has been a great family event since 1851 runs September 30th – October 2nd . I’ll hope to see you there! Congratulations to all the groups who’ve supported the “community” of MXC and who’ve been making it special for decades and more. All of these long standing events have “someone” in common – YOU – and you know who YOU are! Thank-you to each of you who has worked and contributed to the success of the groups; your dedication and efforts are appreciated and do not go unnoticed! Enjoy the summer, make memories and stay safe, Aina
Aina I encourage you to read the full budget, available online at middlesexcentre.ca/budget2026 or by calling the office. Council and staff are always striving to improve the budget process, so please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. The budget was deemed adopted at the December 17th council meeting. The 2026 budget totals $76.54 million, with $54.67 million in operating expenses and $21.87 million in capital and infrastructure expenses. Included in the operating budget is $20.34 million going to reserves for future projects. The budget includes a tax rate increase of 5.71%, which, for an average home assessed at $400,000, works out to an increase of $159 in property taxes. repairs, maintenance, and upgrades are completed efficiently and that resources are available at the right time. Our goals in building an integrated and balanced budget include maintaining expected levels of service, ensuring our assets are responsibly managed, and effectively administering our reserve funds. Like other municipalities, we face challenges beyond our control. Rising costs for construction materials and services, such as the Ontario Provincial Police, impact our budget expenditures. On the revenue side, the municipal property tax levy funds just over half of the operating budget (51%). The remainder comes from user fees (33%), government grants (10%), and other municipal services (6%).
Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca As we begin the new year, I’d like to share some of the highlights of Middlesex Centre’s 2026 Municipal Budget. But before diving into the details, it is important to provide some context on how this year’s budget process unfolded. In the summer, Middlesex Centre was granted “Strong Mayor Powers” by the province. This means that as the mayor, I am now required to propose the annual municipal budget, subject to council amendments and a veto process. Rather than exercising those powers, I chose to work collaboratively with the budget committee, council members, and staff. Together, we have developed the best possible budget for Middlesex Centre, shaped by shared priorities. One of the foundational pieces of our budget planning is the Asset Management Plan (AMP). This plan provides an up-to-date record of the age and condition of municipal assets, including road maintenance equipment, water infrastructure, and recreational facilities. The AMP and related Long-Range Financial Plans are critical for understanding our current reserve fund needs and help inform the 5-Year Capital Budget. Together, these documents serve as a roadmap, ensuring that replacements, Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca Aina DeViet, Mayor 519.666.0190 x 5234 deviet@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca
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