2024 Proposed Budget

Engagement for the proposed 2024 County of Brant Budget is now closed. The 2024 Budget was approved on February 27, 2024 and the project is now complete. Thank you for your participation!

• County of Brant Passes the Official 2024 Budget

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  The County of Brant Council has approved the 2024 Budget. Following careful deliberation and consideration, Council approved its 2024 budget, resulting in a property tax increase of 8.7%, or a $300.81 increase to median home.

  “I understand the concerns raised by our residents regarding the 8.7% tax increase for the upcoming year. We have thoroughly reviewed our budgetary needs and have made difficult decisions to ensure essential services are maintained and investments are made in our community's future,” said Mayor David Bailey. “This increase reflects the necessary steps we must take to address infrastructure projects, rising operational costs, and other unavoidable expenditures. We are committed to fiscal responsibility and transparency throughout this process and will continue to work diligently to provide the best value for our taxpayers while ensuring the continued growth and prosperity of the County of Brant."

  This decision reflects the County's commitment to addressing the evolving needs and priorities of its residents while ensuring the delivery of essential services and the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering growth and prosperity within the county.

  “The County of Brant is not alone in the challenges that we are facing,” said Bailey. “Communities across the country are also seeing considerable increases.”

  Highlights of the 2024 Budget include:

  • A $1 million dollar investment in public transportation, specifically new and enhanced services provided through Brant Transit;
  • A $3 million dollar increase in tax-supported capital works, which will help fund roads and bridges improvements, recreation facility updates, emergency services facilities and parks/trail upgrades;
  • A $4 million dollar investment towards the expansion of the Biggar’s Lane Landfill to ensure future capacity.
  • $3 million dollars in inflationary costs that affect almost everything including salaries, fuel, materials, contracts and services.
  • The County of Brant is growing and with growth comes the need for more infrastructure such as roads, water and sidewalks, new services and programs and the staff to deliver services.

  
  

  For more information about the current County of Brant budget and finances, please visit www.brant.ca/Budget.

• Thank you for your feedback

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  Thank you to all who took the time to provide their thoughts and input regarding the proposed 2024 municipal budget. All constructive feedback and recommendations will be presented to Council for consideration.

  Consideration and possible decision making of the proposed 2024 Budget will take place at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, February 1 beginning at 9:00 am. You can view the meeting online at www.brant.ca/Live.

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  As part of our commitment to transparency and community involvement, we invite all residents, businesses, and stakeholders to participate in this important process by sharing your feedback.

  
  

  	Share your feedback regarding the proposed budget for 2024. All constructive feedback and recommendations will be presented to Council for consideration.
  	Have questions about the 2024 Proposed Budget? Let us know.

  
  

  Engagement closes on January 22, 2024.

  Your input is valuable in helping us shape the budget to reflect the needs and priorities of our community. We look forward to your feedback as we work together to plan for the future of our County.