NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE
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As Sault Ste. Marie prepares for the 2025 municipal budget, residents and business owners are encouraged to get involved in the budget process by sharing feedback and setting priorities. From November 18 to November 29, the City will provide information on how the budget process works, where tax dollars are allocated, and the value these funds bring to the community. The insights gathered will help shape budget deliberations scheduled for December 9 and 10, 2024.
“Community input is essential in shaping a budget that reflects the needs and aspirations of our residents,” said Mayor Matthew Shoemaker. “I invite everyone to participate in the budgetary process. City Council and staff look forward to discussing our goals and gathering your feedback over the coming weeks.”
There are many ways to participate and share your ideas:
- Online Survey: Complete the Budget 2025 survey at www.saultstemarie.ca/budget2025. Paper copies are also available at the Bay Street Active Living Centre, Northern Community Centre, Accessibility office at the John Rhodes Community Centre, the North Branch Library, the James L. McIntyre Centennial Library and in the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre lobby.
- Budget Open House: Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre lobby from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a come-and-go discussion on budget priorities.
- Social Media: Share your feedback on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #saultbudget and tag @CitySSM.
- Property Tax Calculator: Use the Sault Ste. Marie Property Tax calculator to see how tax dollars are distributed across services.
- Email: Send comments or questions to [email protected]
- Finance Office: Call the Department at 705-759-5350 with any questions.
- Mail: Send written suggestions to: City of Sault Ste. Marie – Finance Department
99 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5X6
“Staff have developed the 2025 Operating Budget in a prudent manner, maintaining our level of services while trying to mitigate the impacts of cost increases in acquiring materials and supplies. The 2025 Capital budget represents $44.8 million worth of capital investment into infrastructure renewal and upgrades, asset renewal, and fleet upgrades to Transit, Public Works, and Fire,” said Tom Vair, CAO. “This budget prioritizes roads and investments in quality-of-life infrastructure to ensure Sault Ste. Marie is a thriving, safe and inclusive community where we all belong.”
Feedback from this engagement will help shape the 2025 municipal budget. Visit www.saultstemarie.ca/budget2025 to participate and help shape the future of Sault Ste. Marie.
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