Council looks at 7.5% budget increase

Tonight the Municipality of North Perth continues it long exhausting budget talks. Last week in the Listowel Banner in an article written by Andrew Smith, Councilor Warren Howard is quoted as saying "he suggested being a little tighter with this year's budget in light of the municipality's financial position." But Councilor Paul Horn responded by highlighting the importance of economic development and following through with the studies that are already paid for. Mayor Julie Behrns agreed with the need to improve the community as a whole".

For those of us that pay attention to municipal politics, like me, Councilor Howard is right on with his remark. The Municipality has extended itself to the end of the rope and financially is not really in a position where a tax increase would be even a dream, it is reality. Taxes will be increasing and by how much? Councilor Horn is correct to want all the expensive and useless studies put to use. Including the expensive and usless study to get the new arena that most people do not want ...:..........and why you say........ because no one can afford it. Get a grip North Perth.......my money tree is empty......that would be your tree too........ and it is empty!!!!!!!!

Just my opinion