Time is running out to provide input on the Municipality of Wawa's draft/proposed 2026-27 operating and capital budgets.
The operating budget was presented to Council on March 3rd - after the initial capital budget was presented February 3rd - and Treasurer Heather Rainville highlights some challenges to the process.
Rainville assures efforts were made to deliver a fair budget.
Rainville outlines the proposed tax increase.
Rainville says the separate capital levy introduced last year will also continue, and is set to go up.
Rainville notes water bills are set to go up.
The full budget presentation can be viewed on the Municipality's YouTube channel, while budget documents are available on the municipal website or at town hall - or contact Rainville by calling 705-856-2244 extension 226 or email hrainville@wawa.cc for information or to give input by 4 pm Friday, March 13th.
Plans are for the budget to come up for a vote in the next Council meeting on Tuesday, March 17th.