Mayor's Message
On behalf of King Township Council, welcome to the January edition of the King Bulletin.
I hope you and yours had a safe, restful holiday season and wish you all the best in the New Year.
2024 municipal budget
As we embarked on the budget process last month, Council and staff were united in our goal—to continue delivering the programs and services King’s residents expect and deserve while recognizing the ongoing challenges taxpayers face as inflation remains high.
With fiscal responsibility top of mind, the King team presented a blended rate of 3.54 per cent—which includes the Township, York Region and the school boards—and is less than the increased cost of living. We have many things to be proud of in this budget, including significant investments in infrastructure, which will ensure that the quality of life in beautiful King remains great.
King continues to have one of the lowest average tax increases of Greater Toronto Area (GTA) municipalities. The average increase for the Township portion of municipal tax is 2.64 per cent over the past five years, which is below the current rate of inflation.
The Township portion of King’s annual property tax funds operating budgets to provide current service levels, programs, and services as well as capital infrastructure. This includes snow removal from roads and sidewalks, road and bridge repairs and maintenance, fire and emergency services, parks, arenas, facilities and library branches.
These capital projects are in addition to term of Council projects that will continue into 2024, including: $2.1 million for the reconstruction of Kettleby Road; funding the $86-million Township-Wide Recreation Centre; $9.7 million for the reconstruction of 15th Sideroad to Highway 27 and 10th Concession; and, $4.2 million for the Nobleton Revitalization Strategy with park enhancements.
I want to thank Council and staff for their hard work in keeping the budget as low as possible while continuing to offer excellent programs and services.
Mayor and Council pancake breakfast
Mark Saturday, Jan. 20 on your calendar for the annual pancake breakfast brought to you by Mayor and Council.
This year’s event takes place between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Trisan Centre in Schomberg. Bring your appetite and I look forward to seeing everyone there.
Please continue to volunteer, shop locally as much as you can and visit king.ca for the latest news on all things King.
Sincerely,
Mayor Steve Pellegrini
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