Mayor's Monthly Newsletter - December 2024

Hello, Whitby! My monthly newsletter keeps residents informed about what’s happening in our town and encourages engagement and communication. I’m always open to hearing your feedback! Email mayor@whitby.ca or call 905-430-4300 ext. 2203 to connect with me. -- Elizabeth Roy

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Whitby’s 2025-2027 Budget Adopted

Last night (November 28), at a Special Council meeting, Town Council approved amendments to the 2025-2027 Strong Mayor's Budget, wrapping up this year’s budget process. 

The final budget amendment, unanimously approved by Council, results in a 3.99 per cent budget tax levy increase for each of the following years: 2025, 2026, and 2027. On November 29, Mayor Roy provided a directive (Mayoral Decision #02-2024) that she will not veto the budget amendments, as allowed under Strong Mayor Powers, and...

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Grade Six Student Announced As 2024 Whitby Junior Fire Chief

Congratulations to grade six student Colin Lepre who has been selected as the 2024 Whitby Junior Fire Chief.

Colin goes to Chris Hadfield Public School and was selected from graduates of this year's Junior Firefighter Summer Camp for his outstanding knowledge of fire safety, active engagement, and willingness to assist his peers.

This morning, Colin celebrated his achievement with a special school presentation and a fire truck ride to Whitby Fire Station #5 where he began his first day as Junior...

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Mayor Roy’s Statement on Whitby's 2025-2027 Strong Mayor's Budget Proposal

Mayor Roy has released the following statement related to Whitby’s proposed 2025 to 2027 Strong Mayor’s Budget released yesterday (November 18, 2024) and a reduction to the proposed tax increase:

Whitby’s proposed 2025 Budget is built on the valuable input we received from thousands of residents who shared their priorities online or in person at one of my “Talk Budget with Mayor Roy” events held throughout our community.

I heard loud and clear that residents are concerned about tax increases,...

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Release of Whitby’s Proposed 2025 to 2027 Strong Mayor’s Budget

Today (November 18), Mayor Roy will present Whitby’s proposed 2025 to 2027 Strong Mayor’s Budget to Town Council. This budget proposes changes to the Town’s Draft 2025 Budget (prepared by Staff) released earlier this month.

Read Mayor Roy’s memo to Council to learn more. The 2025 Budget Highlights are also now available online at connectwhitby.ca/Budget.

As a next step in the budget engagement process, a reminder that residents can attend a Budget Public Meeting being held tomorrow, Tuesday,...

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