Windsor residents voice budget concerns [Video]

The second in a series of ward meetings hosted by Windsor City Council took place at the WFCU Centre on Wednesday night, with residents of Ward 6 raising concerns about the 2025 municipal budget.

About 75 residents attended, many expressing concern over rumors of a potential tax increase.

“One of the things that we kind of overheard is that the taxes are going up to a double-digit number,” said resident Shannon Staley. “And we weren’t really sure what that meant for, particularly, our area.”

Councillor Jo-Anne Gignac, who has represented the ward for 21 years, reassured attendees that the potential 12.9 percent tax hike will not be the final figure come budget time.

Gignac, alongside Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, explained that the double-digit increase would only occur if the city maintained current service levels without identifying any cost-saving measures.

However, Dilkens has established three task forces to find efficiencies within city operations — efforts aimed at reducing the proposed increase.

Gignac is leading one of those teams.

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