Andrew Keyes has been advocating on behalf off Ward 5 residents for more than 10 years.
Nov 28, 2008
Markham Economist & Sun
Mayor Frank Scarpitti is challenging town staff and council to ensure you don’t see an increase in your tax bill next year.
“We have been listening to people and businesses,” Mr. Scarpitti said. “We aren’t isolated from economic times and what you’re contending with.”
The mayor said town staff and fellow councillors will be studying ways to prevent an increase.“I believe the opportunities are there,” he said.
Mr. Scarpitti pointed out the town has hired an auditor general and that staff has been assessing ways to be more efficient.
He said he believes these measures, combined with some new ones, can result in no tax increase.
The budget subcommittee is already meeting, Mr. Scarpitti said. Markham’s budget generally is approved in the spring.
“I’m expecting senior management to come back to show how we can do this while not compromising the services we provide the community,” he said.
Andrew Keyes, president of the Cornell Ratepayers Association, said he supports Mr. Scarpitti’s idea.
He said that many residents are already shocked at the size of their tax bills.
“It doesn’t seem like the economic times for an increase,” Mr. Keyes said.
Source: Markham Economist