Wawa Council Approves 2025 Budget

Wawa Municipal Council's approved this year's budget.

In their meeting last night, Council approved a series of by-laws to implement the operating and capital budgets.

Treasurer Manuela Batovanja outlines the increase in tax bills expected.

Batovanja explains the new capital levy is meant to support capital infrastructure.

Batovanja notes water and sewer rates are also increasing.

The move came after Council directed staff to prepare a report in response to a letter requesting a plebiscite on the Municipality's fluoridation of drinking water - the next municipal election is scheduled for fall 2026 - and Council also gave approval for a minor variance request for a Main Street property.