Residents ask City of Nanaimo about next year's draft financial plan at E-town hall
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Residents ask City of Nanaimo about next year's draft financial plan at E-town hall

Over the last week, the Nanaimo City Council has had the chance to discuss next year’s financial plan and on Monday Dember 4th, residents finally had their chance to speak. An E-town hall was held to present the draft financial plan and allow the city council to hear feedback from city residents. In the beginning, the audience was given an overview of what the drafted plan currently looks like. The audience gasped at the new projected 8 per cent property tax hike discussed at last Friday’s finance and audit committee meeting. Questions were asked about the Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation, the city’s borrow habits, what cuts the city are making, the budget around recreational services.

Over the last week, the Nanaimo City Council has had the chance to discuss next year’s financial plan and on Monday Dember 4th, residents finally had their chance to speak. An E-town hall was held to present the draft financial plan and allow the city council to hear feedback from city residents.

In the beginning, the audience was given an overview of what the drafted plan currently looks like. The audience gasped at the new projected 8 per cent property tax hike discussed at last Friday’s finance and audit committee meeting.

Questions were asked about the Nanaimo Prosperity Corporation, the city’s borrow habits, what cuts the city are making, the budget around recreational services.