Regina City Council approves 2025 budget with 7.33% mill rate increase – Regina [Video]

Debates, discussions and final decisions.

After four long days of deliberations, Regina City Council approved its 2025 budget.

The General Operating and Capital Budget was locked in with minor amendments on Thursday, dropping the proposed mill rate of 8.50 per cent to 7.33 per cent, which equates to $14.65 a month for the average household.

Broken down, Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) will receive $11, 215, 244, which is 1.73 per cent of the mill rate after an amendment was made by Ward 7 Coun. Shobna Radons on Tuesday that would see REAL receive a reduction of $300,000 from their proposed ask of $11,515,224.

Economic Development Regina will receive $2,100,000 which boils down to 1.73 per cent of the mill rate, and the Provincial Capital Fund will be granted $2,719,000 for operations.

The Regina Police Service made their 2025 budget presentation on Monday, seeking $122,461,200 for operations, a reduction of $800,000 from its initial ask made in February.

Police outlined …