Learn more about Vaughan’s 2023 Budget

Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 a.m.
City of Vaughan
​Public meetings are taking place on Jan. 18, Jan. 24 and Feb. 8


The City of Vaughan’s 2023 Budget process is underway. Along with the budget, the 2024 to 2026 Financial Plan will also be developed. This plan will outline a progressive path to move the city forward, all while continuing to deliver more than 200 daily community programs and services effectively and efficiently. 

Interested to learn more about the process? Want to get involved before the budget is approved? There are many ways to do so, including watching a public meeting, speaking in a public meeting, completing an online feedback form, emailing the project team and more. 

Budget meetings will be held at Vaughan City Hall as follows:

  • Special Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.
  • Special Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.
  • Special Council Meeting to approve the budget on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m.

Meeting agendas can be found online at vaughan.ca/CouncilMeetings. A livestream of each meeting will be available at vaughan.ca/LiveCouncil. 

Participate in these meetings by:  

  • attending in person at Vaughan City Hall to speak to Members of Council. Pre-register by completing the online Request to Speak form or calling Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 by noon on the business day before the meeting.
  • speaking live via teleconference to Members of Council during a meeting. To pre-register to speak, fill out the online Request to Speak form by noon on the business day before the meeting. You will be provided instructions on how to connect to the meeting. You can connect through your computer, smartphone or tablet.
  • speaking live from a telephone (regular landline or cellphone) during the meeting. To pre-register to speak via telephone, contact the Office of the City Clerk at clerks@vaughan.ca or call Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
  • submitting a written communication for review by Members of Council as part of an agenda item. All written communications can be emailed to the Office of the City Clerk at clerks@vaughan.ca. 

There are many other ways to get involved:

BACKGROUND ON THE BUDGET

The City has a sound approach to public finances – the focus is on keeping property tax rates low, respecting taxpayers’ money and delivering quality public services that residents, businesses and visitors rely on each day. The goal is to ensure the budget is rooted in fiscal sustainability and serves to secure greater efficiencies and maximize every dollar the City is entrusted to invest. The budget will build upon the City’s existing strong foundation and account for sustainable growth with opportunities to enrich lives through arts, culture, parks, trails and recreation. 

The City’s budget includes an operating budget and capital investments. The City’s operating and capital budget have two distinct components: the property tax-supported budget and the water, wastewater rate and stormwater-charge supported budget. The property tax budget funds the many programs and services families enjoy and expect, including garbage collection, snow clearing and fire prevention education. The water, wastewater and stormwater-charge budget funds water-related services to ensure the City can provide safe drinking water, collect wastewater effectively, manage stormwater to mitigate flooding and save for future infrastructure needs. 

Each year, the City passes a budget to determine how funds will be allocated. The property tax budget and the water, wastewater and stormwater budget are discussed at the same time. 

This process is outlined in the City’s 2023 Budget Book, which will soon be available online. 

For more information, visit vaughan.ca/budget.  

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