"Toronto wants to hear from as many residents as possible this fall about the city budget next year because officials know that times are tough, Mayor Olivia Chow says. About 200 people attended the city's first of six pre-budget consultations on Tuesday evening. The consultation was held at St. Lawrence Market North. This year is the third that the city is reaching out to residents in advance of drafting its budget."
""The budget is not written yet. It is not crafted. This is pre-budget consultations. The mayor made a commitment, at the beginning of her term in office, that we would always ask the community before we craft that budget what means most to you," Carroll said. "It's all about affordability really for every Torontonian at this point." On the question of property taxes, Carroll said the city must grapple with how to deal with "some of the most pressing needs""
Toronto is inviting broad resident input this fall through six pre-budget consultations to shape next year’s municipal budget, with about 200 people attending the first meeting at St. Lawrence Market North. Mayor Olivia Chow emphasized affordability and continued efforts to improve public safety amid economic uncertainty and cost-of-living pressures. The city will weigh potential property tax changes against measures to make life more affordable. Last year’s consultations guided priorities such as lowering living costs, building more rental housing and improving TTC service. Coun. Shelley Carroll said the budget is not yet written and officials are soliciting community priorities while pursuing efficiency savings.
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