An update from Anna Hopkins Our Ward 9 City Councillor
on Wednesday, November 5 from 6–8 p.m. at the Byron Library (1295 Commissioners Rd. W.). City staff will also be present to provide further insight. Key Dates in the Budget Process: • Monday, October 27 – Release of the Mayor’s Proposed 2026 Budget • Tuesday, October 28 – Special Budget Meeting (10 am) • Tuesday, November 18 – Public Participation Meeting at Council (4 pm) • Thursday, November 20 & Friday, November 21 – Budget deliberations (9:30 am) • Wednesday, November 26 – Special Council Meeting for approval of amendments (1 pm) • Monday, December 1 – Mayor’s statement on veto intentions For more details, visit Get Involved London at getinvolved.london.ca/budget. As always, I welcome your thoughts, questions, and feedback. You can reach me at ahopkins@london.ca or visit www.annahopkins.ca to sign up for my e-newsletter and stay connected. Take care of one another, and may you and your family enjoy a warm and happy Thanksgiving season.
Hello Ward 9! As the days grow shorter and the crisp air of fall sets in, many of us turn to cozy meals, warm blankets, and the comfort of home. At City Hall, this season also marks another important tradition—the start of our annual budget review. Understanding the City’s budget process is vital, as the decisions made today directly affect services in our community and the property tax bills that land in our mailboxes tomorrow. Here’s where things stand for 2026:
As a Candidate for Ward 9 in this year ’ s Municipal Elec will be a number of conversations that I will be talking constituents.
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• Council has approved a four-year budget increase of 6.4%. • The Mayor has asked boards, agencies (including the Library, Police Services, and Museum), as well as city departments, to find savings that could reduce the increase to 5%. • To achieve this target, at least $13.2 million in savings must be identified. • For the average residential taxpayer, a 6.4% increase means about $245 more, while a 5% increase means about $192 more. To help residents better understand these changes and have their questions answered, I will be hosting an Information Session
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