康沃尔(Cornwall)的2026年预算提议提高5.25%的财产税,提高5.49%的水费,债务增加接近极限。 Cornwall’s 2026 budget proposes a 5.25% property tax hike and 5.49% water rate increase, with rising debt nearing limits.

Cornwall理事会正在根据新的强有力的市长规则审查其2026年预算,要求提前提交修正动议,以便1月7日进行辩论。 Cornwall council is reviewing its 2026 budget under new strong mayor rules, requiring advance submission of amendment motions for a January 7 debate. 预算草案于12月8日发布, 计划平均家庭地产税增加5.25%, 税收增至3,268美元, The draft budgets, released December 8, project a 5.25% property tax increase for the average home, raising taxes to $3,268, and a 5.49% rise in water and sewer rates. 很少有居民参加公共论坛,虽然收集了406份在线答复和73份学生提交材料。 Few residents attended public forums, though 406 online responses and 73 student submissions were collected. 该市计划为基本建设项目借款4 520万美元,将年偿债额增至1 180万美元,预计到2027年债务将超过自定限额。 The city plans to borrow $45.2 million for capital projects, increasing annual debt payments to $11.8 million, with debt expected to exceed its self-imposed limit by 2027. 预计2026年初将提出一份报告,建议将债务上限提高到15%。 A report recommending raising the debt cap to 15% is expected early in 2026.