The City released its draft 2026 budget this week.
We cover:
* Headlines from the Budget
* What strong mayor powers mean for budgeting
* The Mayor’s explanation for why Ottawa tax increases are lower than other cities
* The City’s new window to make voluntary contributions
* The City rejects urban boundary expansion
We reference some documents in the show:
* City’s draft Budget Magazine
* My assessment of the New Deals for Toronto and Ottawa, here and here,
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