Essex County passes a budget every year to deliver current municipal services while planning for the needs of the future. The County's annual budget includes both operating and capital requirements for the year.
Essex County's 2019 Budget is a progressive and financially responsible plan that supports the new hospital, promotes continued improvements to roads and an expanding trail network, and provides a much-needed boost to the region's affordable housing stock.
The budget also places an emphasis on improved communications, both internal and external, and enhanced training to promote health and safety in the workplace along with the recruitment and retention of professional staff.
The tax increase of 1.43 per cent is less than the annual rate of inflation and works out to an increase of $13.63 on a home assessed at $200,000.
The County's tax rate is below average when compared to peer municipalities. The total County levy of $102.9 million includes $3.89 million for the proposed new hospital, which represents a $1.2 million boost compared to funding provided last year.
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