一项研究建议合并Brantford和Brant县,到2035年可以将县居民的税费和公用事业费削减7%,但城市居民可能多付4%。 A study suggests merging Brantford and Brant County could cut taxes and utilities by 7% for county residents by 2035, but city residents might pay 4% more.

Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis委托进行的一项研究发现,合并Brantford和Brant县可以到2035年将县居民的年税和公用事业费用减少7%左右,而城市居民可能多支付4%。 A study commissioned by Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis finds that merging Brantford and Brant County could reduce annual tax and utility costs by about 7% for county residents by 2035, while city residents might pay 4% more. Hemson Consultancy的分析将节余归因于该州水和废水成本的降低,并且项目改善了获得过境、警察和防火等城市服务的机会。 The analysis by Hemson Consulting attributes savings to lower water and wastewater costs in the county and projects improved access to urban services like transit, police, and fire protection. 尽管布兰特县反对和过去拒绝联合服务努力,但报告强调潜在的财政和服务利益。 Despite Brant County’s opposition and past rejection of joint-service efforts, the report highlights potential fiscal and service benefits. 县尚未对调查结果发表评论,这些结论是更广泛的区域治理讨论的一部分。 The county has not commented on the findings, which are part of broader regional governance discussions.