As a result of budget deliberations held on February 27 and February 28, 2023, Leamington Council approved the proposed 2023 municipal budget ensuring the Municipality can continue to deliver essential services while advancing priorities outlined in the Municipality’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.
The approved budget equates to an $82.63 annual tax levy increase ($6.89 per month) on an urban home assessed at $190,000, or $43.49 per $100,000 of assessment.
The 2023 budget includes an investment of $43.1 million in capital projects and $55.5 million through the operating budget to deliver municipal programs and services to Leamington’s growing community.
“Despite the challenges the Municipality is facing from record-high inflationary pressures, Leamington Council has approved a fiscally responsible budget that aligns with our strategic priorities, maintains service levels and enhances the quality of life of our residents,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald.
Some major 2023 capital projects include:
- Construction of the Southwest Leamington Storm Water Management Pond
- Wigle/Orange/Setterington/Mill Watermain Replacement
- Continued investment in drainage works
- Improvements and upgrades at the Pollution Control Centre
- Road resurfacing projects
- Oak Street sewer relining
- Rick Atkin Park and Mersea Park renewals
- Southwest Leamington Street E Sewer Outlet
“The budget is based on and supports the three pillars as determined by Council in the recently approved 2023 – 2026 Strategic Plan: Growing Leamington, Building Leamington’s Community Fabric and Organizational Excellence,” said Peter Neufeld, Chief Administrative Officer. “The budget also includes the continuation of various municipally sponsored events including Mill St. Markets, and community concerts and programming at the Municipality’s SUNSET® Amphitheatre.”
Additional budget-related information can be found online at leamington.ca/budget