Brantford议员就预算削减问题进行辩论,重点是在资金减少和未评估财产价值的情况下修路。 Brantford councillors debate budget cuts, focusing on road repairs amid declining funding and unassessed property values.

Brantford议员于2025年12月恢复预算谈判,重点是服务筹资和公众关注事项,特别是修路。 Brantford councillors resumed budget talks in December 2025, focusing on service funding and public concerns, particularly road repairs. 自2016年以来,由于MPAC最近没有进行重新评估,房屋平均价值仍为285,000美元,没有变化。 The average home value remains $285,000—unchanged since 2016—due to no recent reassessment by MPAC. 公路重铺路面每年从7公里下降到4.5公里,耗资180万美元,恢复以前的水平需要300万美元。 Road resurfacing has dropped to 4.5 km annually from 7 km, costing $1.8 million, with restoring prior levels needing $3 million. 市长凯文·戴维斯指出道路状况恶化，包括西街，议会正在考虑重新分配多余的除雪资金以增加道路支出。 Mayor Kevin Davis cited worsening road conditions, including on West Street, and council is considering reallocating surplus snow removal funds to boost road spending. 市长在强有力的市长权力下,将于2026年初向议会提交最后预算。 The mayor, under strong-mayor powers, will present a final budget to council in early 2026.