Wednesday, January 19, 2022
Southpoint Sun - 9
Inflation key issue as draft budget presented to CK council
CHATHAM-KENT – Inflationary pressure is the driving force behind a projected 4.74 per cent tax increase as Chatham-Kent Council got its first look at the 2022 Draft Municipal Budget on Wednesday, January 12. “More than 90 per cent of the current increase is due to the inflation,” said Councillor and Budget Chair Brock McGregor. “It affects every facet of what we do. Construction costs alone are up eight per cent.” Mayor Darrin Canniff said last fall council gave municipal staff a goal of
keeping a 2022 budget increase to 5.03 per cent, allowing 3.3 per cent for inflation. “We have all seen increases in items we buy on a daily basis,” he said. “This is true for the municipality also, the costs of materials and services we purchase have increased significantly due to inflation.” McGregor said staff came back with a 4.74 per cent increase by finding efficiencies while trying to maintain the same level of services residents expect. “No one likes service
cuts,” he said. “We offer services based on taxpayers’ wants and needs. Every budget is a balancing act. We are mindful of the stresses the pandemic has placed on segments of our community and we will work to find the best path forward.” Formal budget deliberations will begin January 26, and continue January 27 and February 1 from 6-10 p.m. If more time is required, February 2 and 3 have also been set aside. Written deputations of up to five minutes in length are welcome each evening. Submissions
must be made by email to ckfps@chatham-kent. ca before 3 p.m. each day. Comments can also be made by: • Mail: Budget & Performance Services, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, 315 King Street W., P.O. Box 640, Chatham, Ontario, N7M 5K8 • Telephone: 519-3601998 All budget meetings will be live streamed on the YourTV YouTube channel and broadcast on YourTV. Community consultations will be broadcast on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Face-
book Live feed. Municipal budget details can be found at https:// w w w. c h a t h a m - k e n t .
Pet of the Week
Max - 3 years old - Beagle. I am a super sweet and active Beagle, ready for my new home!! It is very important I go home with someone that has time for me, and is willing to work with a trainer for me. It would be nice if my human has Hound experience. I cannot go to a home with other animals, and need a fenced yard. I am SUPER loving, playful, and silly. I still act like a puppy at times and prance around with my toys. I also hate to brag BUT I am SUPER intelligent. I can learn new skills and tricks and am super food motivated! I am very polite and listen well. I would prefer a home with no cats. So if you think you’re the right home for me, then please fill out an adoption survey at windsorhumane.org!!
MAX
Walk-in vaccination clinic in Kingsville KINGSVILLE — An upcoming public vaccination clinic is happening at the Grovedale in Kingsville this week, operated by the Community Response and Stabilization Team, a partnership between Erie Shores HealthCare and Essex-Windsor EMS. The clinic will be held at the Grovedale House Community Hall at 103 Park Street on Thursday, January 20 from 9 am to
3 pm. No appointments are necessary for the public vaccination clinics. First, second and booster doses are available. Kingsville is also working closely with the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit to provide additional pop-up clinics in Kingsville, Ruthven and Cottam later in January. They will release more details on these clinics when plans are final.
Those interested should visit www.wevax.ca for
ca/localgovernment/ budget/Pages/Our-Municipal-Budgets.aspx
Windsor/Essex County Humane Society 519-966-5751 windsorhumane.org
information on vaccinations in the region.
ANNOUNCEMENT
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