Cranbrook city council has approved the five year financial plan and with it a 6.4 per cent tax levy increase.
The city did things a little differently this year when it came to public consultation.
CFO Charlotte Osborne says a statistically valid survey they launched before budget discussions gave them a head start in their budget deliberations.
“Council directed staff to conduct a survey so residents could learn of the budget challenges and provide their feedback on the 2025 budget,” she said.
“The budget process was able to get underway with the community’s input early instead of at the end.”
Council also approved it tax rates bylaw in Monday’s special council meeting.
The increase to the tax levy for an average residential property valued at $503,000 is an annual tax increase of $177 or $14.75 per month.
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