Niagara Regional Council Passes 2021 Budget

Friday, 22 January 2021 12:16

By Linda Morgan

The 2021 operating budget will include a 1.8 percent increase in property taxes.

During the budget deliberations, the Region participated in a public engagement process to see what residents deemed as priority areas.

High lights of the budget include a $1.5 million contribution towards the expansion of health services in west Niagara, as well as $2 million for enhanced funding for critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges.

The budget estimates that COVID-19 costs for the region will be around $17.8 million, which will be fully funded with provincial funding such as the Safe Restart program.

For more information on the region's 2021 budget, click here.

More from Local News

Painting Honours Kristen French

Jennifer Elliotson's painting at Niagara Falls city hall
Keeping Douglas Memorial Public is Goal: Mayor

Fort Erie Mayor Wayne Redekop says it's about convincing the province to help with the centre
Tourism Awards Received in Niagara

St. Catharines and Lincoln partnered on tourism initiatives, and were recognized with provincial award
Man Charged with Defrauding Senior

Police say Welland residents stepped in, called police
Belugas at Marineland Holding....

Animal rights group says government is waiting on health reports before moving them
NDP Leader Stops in Niagara

Marit Stiles to talk about the region's health care, including Welland long-term care home
Region Finds Potential Budget Savings

The Chair reviewed the budget again, could be cutting over $3-million
Man Killed in Tent Fire

Police were called to Mountain Locks Park

Niagara Regional Council Passes 2021 Budget

Share

More from Local News