Mayor Roy’s Statement on Whitby's 2025-2027 Strong Mayor's Budget Proposal

Mayor Roy has released the following statement related to Whitby’s proposed 2025 to 2027 Strong Mayor’s Budget released yesterday (November 18, 2024) and a reduction to the proposed tax increase:

Whitby’s proposed 2025 Budget is built on the valuable input we received from thousands of residents who shared their priorities online or in person at one of my “Talk Budget with Mayor Roy” events held throughout our community.

I heard loud and clear that residents are concerned about tax increases,...

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Release of Whitby’s Proposed 2025 to 2027 Strong Mayor’s Budget

Today (November 18), Mayor Roy will present Whitby’s proposed 2025 to 2027 Strong Mayor’s Budget to Town Council. This budget proposes changes to the Town’s Draft 2025 Budget (prepared by Staff) released earlier this month.

Read Mayor Roy’s memo to Council to learn more. The 2025 Budget Highlights are also now available online at connectwhitby.ca/Budget.

As a next step in the budget engagement process, a reminder that residents can attend a Budget Public Meeting being held tomorrow, Tuesday,...

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New Mural Unveiled in Downtown Whitby Honours Molly, Whitby’s First Fire Safety Dog

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A 60 ft wide by 28 feet tall building mural titled “Molly’s Way” has been unveiled on the side of the new Brookfield Residential Station No. 3 Condominium in Downtown Whitby. The building is located at 201 Brock Street South – the former location of Fire Hall Station No. 3 – and is the largest development in Downtown Whitby in 30 years.

The artwork pays tribute to the building’s history and Molly, a beloved and former Fire...

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Electric Vehicle Chargers Available At Town Facilities

The Town remains committed to environmental sustainability for the benefit of our community. As part of this ongoing commitment, we are pleased to inform residents that electric vehicle chargers are available at a number of Town facilities.

• $1.50 service fee plus $1.50 per hour for the first three hours
• After three hours the fee will go up to $4 per hour

• $1.50 service fee
• $19 per hour

1. Make a payment...

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Draft 2025 Multi-Year Budget Now Available For Feedback

Whitby’s draft 2025 Budget is now available on ConnectWhitby.ca/Budget.

This draft budget incorporates assumptions, budget pressures, and projections prepared by Town staff and reflects a 5.7 per cent budget increase for 2025 to maintain essential service delivery and plan for growth. A 5.7 per cent budget increase equates to a 2 per cent increase to the total property tax bill or an increase of approximately 34 cents* per day, per household for the delivery of important services residents rely...

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