A number of residents who attended the City of Thompson’s budget presentation were opposed to the plan that was laid out Thursday night.

 

The budget outlined last month in the draft financial plan totals out to around 41 million dollars, which is a 5.37 per cent increase from the previous year.

 

The residential property mill rate would increase by two per cent, while the commercial rate increase is 1.64 per cent.

 

The ICIP funding for infrastructure is still pending, which would be used for projects including roads, buildings, and water mains.

 

Residents who spoke during the presentation were overwhelming against the budget, with some stating the city should have allocated funding for local businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while others admonished council for raising taxes during this time.

 

Council will discuss the budget at their next meeting on Monday.

 

Visit thompson.ca for the draft financial plan and budget presentation, and the City of Thompson Youtube channel for the video of the presentation.