Clarington kicks off budget process

Clarington, Ontario – The Municipality of Clarington is kicking off the 2023 budget deliberations and inviting residents to engage in the process.

The Draft 2023 Budget Booklet has been released to the public and is available on Clarington’s website at www.clarington.net/budget. It outlines the Municipality’s financial plan for 2023 to guide policy, decision-making and service levels.

Financial Services staff will recommend that Council consider an approximate 3.75 per cent increase to the tax levy, which will manage inflationary pressure, and decrease the reliance on the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.

It’s important to know that, at this point, the Draft 2023 Budget Booklet is just a planning guideline and not the final budget for the year.

On January 27 starting at 9:30 a.m., there is a special meeting to review the proposed budget and presentations from external agencies seeking municipal support. On January 30 at 9:30 a.m. Council will begin their budget deliberations.

If needed, there may be an extra budget meeting on February 3. The Council meeting to pass the 2023 budget will be held on February 13 at 9:30 a.m. The budget ratification meeting will be continued, if necessary, on February 17.

These meetings are open to the public to view in person or online at www.clarington.net/calendar.

As Council gets to work on the 2023 budget, Clarington residents can offer their input on the budget. Written submissions can be emailed to clerks@clarington.net or visit www.clarington.net/delegations for information on appearing before Council.

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Media inquiries:
Municipality of Clarington
Jennifer O’Meara
Communications and Issues Management Specialist
905-260-2844 or jomeara@clarington.net