Chapleau Council Approves 2023 Budget, Hires New CAO

Chapleau Town Council's approved this year's budget.

In a recent special meeting, Council adopted the 2023 budget, which Mayor Ryan Bignucolo says was revised from the version presented in May.

Mayor Ryan Bignucolo on 2023 Chapleau Budget Change
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While the version presented in May included a nearly 10% increase, Mayor Bignucolo says that was reduced to 5.5% in the version approved by Council - and he assures there are no major cuts to services.

Mayor Ryan Bignucolo on 2023 Chapleau Budget Impact
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Mayor Bignucolo has some more good news.

Mayor Ryan Bignucolo Explains New Chapleau CAO Hired
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The Township hired Lynne Duguay as interim CAO last month, a month into the search for a new top administrator.