OUTSIZED PROPERTY TAX INCREASES
There’s never been greater need for change at municipal governments on the South Island.
The proposed City of Victoria budget at 10.44 % is described by Grumpy Taxpayer$ as ‘unworldly’ when compared to other large BC cities.
In smaller communities, Langford hopes to tame a projected 15.61% tax increase for 2026 over the next several months. Esquimalt council is looking for ways to reduce a proposed 13 per cent property-tax increase to single digits.
There are a number of large civic infrastructure projects planned such as the Crystal Pool in Victoria, the public works yard in Saanich, multiple community buildings in Central Saanich, a Westshore RCMP detachment, and so on. It would be wise for taxpayers to monitor these costly projects.
Water and sewer rates across the region have seen huge hikes to the dismay of homeowners.
You get the picture.
SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
We are a non-profit, non partisan, citizen’s group advocating for better governance and better value for our tax dollar. We are ready for change.
Thanks to the support of members, Grumpy Taxpayer$ has established a new social media presence. Enjoy and let us know what you think.
Reddit Site – https://www.reddit.com/user/GrumpyTaxpayers/
Instagram Site – https://www.instagram.com/grumpytaxpayers
Threads Site – https://www.threads.com/@grumpytaxpayers
YouTube Site – https://www.youtube.com/@GrumpyTaxpayersofVictoria
LinkedIn Site – https://www.linkedin.com/company/grumpy-taxpayer/
Twitter Site – https://x.com/grumpytaxpayer1
Thank you for your continued support.
~ John Treleaven, Chair of Grumpy Taxpayer$