​​​​​​Notice of proposed amendment to the 2026 Niagara Regional General Tax Levy Budget

At its meeting on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m., Regional Council will consider a budget amendment to use $140,000 from the Police Contingency Reserve fund as an in-year budget amendment to temporarily fund one Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit Golden Horseshoe position for the period of March 1 to Dec. 31, 2026.

 

Approval of this amendment will not affect the Niagara Region General Tax Levy for 2026. As such, residents will not see a change associated with the Niagara Region’s portion of the municipal tax levy charged in 2026.

 

 

To provide written input, mail comments to the Office of the Regional Clerk, 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 4T7 or by email to clerk@niagararegion.ca.

 

 

To speak at the Council meeting, pre-register with the Regional Clerk by emailing clerk@niagararegion.ca before 9 a.m. on Friday, June 19. If you would like to participate electronically, registrants will be provided with instructions.

 

 

Personal information collected or submitted in writing at meetings will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000 ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca.

 

If you need accommodations for a disability to attend and participate in meetings or events, let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905- 980-6000 ext. 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca.