Carleton Place council is trying to keep tax rates reasonable as budget talks in the town contiue.
An unexpected shortfall in provincial funding left council scrambling to minimize the rate increase. Mayor Toby Randell gave a straight forward reason.
Council approved a 3% tax increase for 2024 which represents an average jump of $67 per year for the average household.
We still have to pay for garbage tags. We are being ripped off living out here. You pay double in Carelton Place than Ottawa. DOUBLE