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Recruitment for the mayor's housing task force starts now

Recruitment for the mayor's housing task force starts now

Recruiting committee members will take place over the next three to four weeks before a recommendation is brought to council.
2024 budget given the final thumbs-up by council

2024 budget given the final thumbs-up by council

The tax levy on the more than $537-million budget dropped to 5.47 per cent after growth and 5.91 per cent before growth.
Council aiming to ratify 2024 budget tonight

Council aiming to ratify 2024 budget tonight

The municipal tax levy is at 5.48 per cent after growth and 5.93 per cent before growth.
Administration will explore increasing golf fees

Administration will explore increasing golf fees

Red River Coun. Michael Zussino was looking to increase adult golf user fees before tax at the city-owned courses, which would have meant an increase of $30,000 in the user fee revenue within the parks and open spaces 2024 budget.
Bentz in favour of smaller council

Bentz in favour of smaller council

The veteran councillor wouldn't mind seeing more at-large members and a reduced number of individuals elected to office.
Extra police budget ask gets the thumbs up

Extra police budget ask gets the thumbs up

The extra $250,000 will cover an increase in purchased services within the force.
Council approves 2024 operating and capital budget

Council approves 2024 operating and capital budget

The municipal tax levy is at 5.48 per cent after growth (5.93 before growth) with ratification set for February 12.
Council evaluating extra police budget ask

Council evaluating extra police budget ask

The municipal tax levy sits at 5.49 per cent after growth (5.93 before growth) with council facing a number of decisions, including whether to approve a $250,000 budget increase ask from the Thunder Bay Police Service.
Committee optimistic about engagement on makeup of council

Committee optimistic about engagement on makeup of council

The committee will get a full look at the three-week public engagement survey period during its meeting on March 5.
Library moving ahead with future centralization plans

Library moving ahead with future centralization plans

While officials with the Thunder Bay Public Library are thankful for council’s approval on the bulk of their budget, they are confident they can get the $150,000 needed to hire an outside consultant to explore a potential Intercity Shopping Centre location.
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