Sarnia议员警告说,将出现6.8M的赤字和14%的增税,敦促为2026年预算实行财政克制。 Sarnia councillor warns of $6.8M deficit and 14% tax hike, urging fiscal restraint for 2026 budget.

前Sarnia议员Mike Kelch敦促市议会在规划2026年预算时采取财政限制措施,警告出现680万美元的赤字,并提议提高14%的税率。 Former Sarnia councillor Mike Kelch urged city council to adopt fiscal restraint while planning the 2026 budget, warning of a $6.8-million deficit and a proposed 14% tax hike. 他建议,在人口增长停滞和人口老化的情况下,以更温和的方式增加人口,强调长期的可持续性。 He advised a more moderate increase, stressing long-term sustainability amid stagnant population growth and an aging demographic. Kelch强调,需要负责任支出、人口增长以抵消不断上涨的成本、以及大胆决策以确保城市的未来而不给居民造成过度负担。 Kelch emphasized the need for responsible spending, population growth to offset rising costs, and courageous decision-making to ensure the city’s future without overburdening residents.