THE NATION APPROVES 2025 BUDGET, FOCUSING ON FINANCIAL STABILITY, COMMUNITY NEEDS "$56"-*5 4r/&84
GABRIELLE VINETTE gabrielle.vinette@eap.on.ca
tax bill. Other portions are allocated to the United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) for regional services and to school boards for education funding. Anticipating residents’ reactions, the municipality noted that, over the past eight years, inflation—measured by the Consumer Price Index—has surged by approximately 24 per cent, while construction costs have inc- reased by over 50 per cent, according to the Building Construction Price Index. Despite UIFTFSJTJOHDPTUT 5IF/BUJPO.VOJDJQBMJUZ has implemented a cumulative tax increase of only 12 per cent during the same period. i5IJTTIPSUGBMMIBTMFGU5IF/BUJPOJOB challenging financial position,” stated the municipality in a news release announcing the approval of the 2025 budget. The release also noted that the municipality has low reserve funds and limited borrowing capa- DJUZ8JUIPVUDPSSFDUJWFBDUJPO GVOEJOHNBKPS QSPKFDUTPSBEESFTTJOHVOGPSFTFFOFYQFOTFT would become increasingly difficult. Mayor Francis Brière expressed confidence that the approved budget will strengthen the community and pro- vide a stable financial path forward. “Creating this budget required careful consi- deration and collaboration. Our goal was to address the financial challenges posed by inflation and rising costs, while continuing to deliver essential services and secure
Before the end of the year, The Nation Municipality approved a final proposed tax levy increase of $1,404,602 (9.51 per cent) during a special meeting held on Monday, December 16, 2024. The approval followed months of collabo- ration between council members and muni- cipal staff to address financial challenges while prioritizing the needs of residents. Throughout September, the municipality sought public input to shape the budget, including a community session where resi- dents voiced their concerns and ideas. The 2025 budget introduces a monthly property tax increase of $18.52 for residen- tial properties assessed at $300,000 by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). This increase is intended to help cover rising Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) fees, maintain current services, upgrade infrastructure, and build reserves for future needs. Additionally, the fire department charge will rise from $85 to $87.50 per property to support investments in firefi- ghting equipment and vehicles. However, the environmental charge will remain unchanged at $180. The municipality emphasized that muni- cipal taxes represent only part of the total
Juste avant les fêtes, la Municipalité de La Nation a approuvé le budget 2025 avec une augmentation des impôts de 9,51 %. (Photo d’archives)
the long-term stability of our community. I want to thank both council and staff for their dedication, as well as the residents who shared their valuable input during the public consultation process,” said Mayor Brière. Limoges Residents Have Their Say A Facebook poll in a Limoges community group garnered over 280 votes from resi- dents. Sixty-five per cent voted that council should revoke the 9.51 per cent tax increase and, if a $1.34 million government grant is awarded for the arena floor, offset residents’ taxes by a significant portion. Thirty-five per
cent voted that council should revoke the tax increase and explore options to reduce it. Meanwhile, two per cent voted to keep the 9.51 per cent tax increase as is but offset taxes if the grant is received. In the comments, resident Terry Belisle expressed skepticism about the value of UIFQSPKFDU TUBUJOH i*GBJMUPDPNQSFIFOE the value for money spent on this venture. Limoges is experiencing growing pains, but the offset of debt should be applied to the developers of newly built homes.”
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