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Editorial question. The mayor proposes the Town budget under the strong-mayor process; council has statutory amendment powers. County and education portions are separate. Read the issue and its sources: /tillsonburg/issues/tillsonburg-budget-choices
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Oxford County Town Hall · 2026-10-01
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Below-inflation target; prioritize essential services and asset renewal.
Action: Find efficiencies and prioritize essential services and asset renewal.
Timing: 2027 budget.
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Statement date 2026-09-09
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Cost-of-living ceiling; review spending before setting increases.
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Keep residential increases within inflation; preserve services.
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Target zero increase; prioritize emergency services.
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Prefer at most 3%; protect necessary infrastructure and services.
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Aim around 3%; preserve infrastructure and greenspace.
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Target 2–3% tied to explained service needs.
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Target no more than 3%, where feasible.
Action: Require justification above that target.
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Target 2–2.5%; pursue grants and efficiencies.
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Target zero municipal increase while protecting essential services.
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No firm target before financial review; ideally zero or lower.
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Follow community strategic priorities; balance taxation against value.
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Tentatively inflation; review department recommendations before deciding.
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Statement date 2026-09-09
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