尼亚加拉地区提议提高3.18%的财产税,以便在资金短缺的情况下修补老化的供水系统。 Niagara Region proposes 3.18% property tax hike to fix aging water systems amid funding shortfall.

尼亚加拉地区理事会正在就年度财产税增加3.18%的问题进行辩论,以解决15亿美元基础设施赤字的问题,因为近一半的供水和废水处理系统状况很差。 Niagara Region council is debating a 3.18% annual property tax increase to address a $1.5 billion infrastructure deficit, as nearly half of its water and wastewater systems are in poor condition. 虽然官员警告说,资金不足有公共卫生和服务失败的风险,但一些领导人敦促暂停增税,以避免给居民带来负担。 While officials warn that underfunding risks public health and service failures, some leaders urge pausing tax hikes to avoid burdening residents. 修订预算草案可以将2026年的税收增长从9.9%降低到6.81%,但对于目前的供资(2025年为5 900万美元)是否满足了每年所需的2.36亿美元投资,仍存有疑虑。 A proposed budget revision could lower the 2026 tax increase from 9.9% to 6.81%, but concerns remain over whether current funding—$59 million in 2025—meets the $236 million annual investment needed. 预算委员会将在12月11日对2026年最后预算进行表决。 The budget committee will vote on the final 2026 budget on December 11.