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More than 200 services and programs that residents rely on every day \u2013 from transit and libraries to snow clearing and parks \u2013 are made possible by the City\u2019s budget and property taxes. The City of Mississauga\u2019s proposed 2026\u20132029 Business Plan & 2026 Budget<\/a> document is now available online at mississauga.ca\/budget<\/a> for public review and comments.<\/p>\n The proposed 2026\u20132029 Business Plan & 2026 Budget document responds to taxpayer concerns about affordability and the rising cost of living by placing greater focus on maximizing savings and efficiencies to reduce the tax impact. Using tactics like deferring expenses, cutting budgets and increasing revenue, staff were able to identify $17.4 million in budgeted savings. This helped offset the overall 2026 Budget increase by 2.33 per cent.<\/p>\n As part of the proposed 2026 Budget, a one-year reduction in the Capital Infrastructure & Debt Repayment Levy is proposed, from three to one per cent, while ensuring that important infrastructure repairs are carried out. Staff are also proposing a one-year pause on the one per cent levy of the Public Safety Fire Program.<\/p>\n With all of these efforts in place, City staff have been able to mitigate the forecasted budget increase for 2026. If adopted, the City\u2019s portion of the tax increase will be 1.61 per cent. When combined with the Region of Peel\u2019s 3.60 per cent portion of the tax bill, the overall property tax increase for 2026 is proposed to be 5.21 per cent, which is four per cent less than the 2025 increase.<\/p>\n How the budget is built<\/p>\n Mississauga plans and budgets for activities and programs through three planning\u00a0horizons: the current budget year, in this case 2026; the three-year operating forecast, 2027\u20132029; and the 10-year capital\u00a0plan, 2026\u20132035.\u00a0This multi-year approach allows the City to\u00a0respond to\u00a0political, economic, social and environmental circumstances. Effective planning through all horizons ensures that the City:<\/p>\n Delivers value for tax dollars, with a focus on continuous improvement. Public input received throughout the year, and recently at the ward town halls also helps shape the priorities in the City\u2019s budget.<\/p>\n 2026 Budget delivers value with purpose<\/p>\n From every property tax dollar collected, the City gets to keep only 37 cents, while 48 cents goes to the Region of Peel for police and other costs, and 15 cents goes to the Government of Ontario for education.<\/p>\n The City\u2019s 37 cents is used to deliver high-quality programs, services and amenities, including:<\/p>\n Parkland and hybrid bus acquisitions (78 buses planned). Review the Budget Highlights page<\/a> in the proposed 2026 Budget document for more details.<\/p>\n Have your say<\/p>\n The\u00a0budget plays\u00a0a significant role in shaping\u00a0our city, so\u00a0it\u2019s important that residents, businesses and community groups take the time to\u00a0read and understand\u00a0it. \u00a0All feedback can be communicated to the City in the following ways:<\/p>\n For those who can\u2019t attend in person, Budget Committee meetings will also be live streamed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Budget adoption<\/p>\n Following discussions at Budget Committee meetings, proposed amendments will be discussed at the Wednesday, February 4 Special Council meeting at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n Budget resources<\/p>\n Use these resources to get budget-savvy. Learn what makes up the budget, what types of City infrastructure is included, how much property taxes are collected and how they are used:<\/p>\n Learn more at mississauga.ca\/budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n Quotes<\/p>\n \u201cMississauga\u2019s 2026 Budget places taxpayers at the heart of our efforts to find cost savings, deliver the high-quality programs that our residents rely on and takes a purposeful pause on non-essential investments to give respite to taxpayers in these difficult economic times.\u00a0As we continue to deliver the services our residents have come to expect, City Council is committed to saving every dollar possible and making solid spending decisions. This new budget \u2013 along with the longer-term vision of our 2026\u20132029 Business Plan \u2013 meet the future growth and needs of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Mayor Carolyn Parrish<\/p>\n
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\nOngoing construction to renovate South Common Community Centre and Library, anticipated to re-open by the end of 2027 with new amenities including a new aquatics centre, new gymnasium and an updated library.
\nRoadway rehabilitation across the city and the Ninth Line widening project.
\nDesign of new Fire Stations 127 (Lorne Park) and 128 (North Lakeview), both targeted to open in 2029.
\nConstruction of the new Glenforest Youth Hub, targeted to open in Q1 2028.
\nA wide variety of recreation programs for all ages and abilities.
\nFree fitness memberships for residents 65+ and free fares for seniors and children up to age 12 who use PRESTO.
\nFire and emergency services, including fire prevention and education programs.
\nExpanded winter maintenance, including citywide windrow and sidewalk clearing.
\nImportant maintenance work on roads, bridges, parks, stormwater systems and trails
\nFlood prevention and relief assistance, more fuel-efficient and energy-saving solutions in transit<\/p>\n
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