(Source: City of Ottawa) Good morning. I would like to provide an overview of the proposed 2016 budget. Today, I'm pleased to tell you that we are tabling a balanced budget. The draft 2016 budget follows Council's direction to keep the tax rate at 2 per cent. This is good news for local families, residents and businesses… all of whom expect us to live within our means. The proposed budget would see us remain steady on our priorities of transit, affordable housing, and strengthening our local economy. We will also protect our front-line services. In short, Budget 2016 proposes that we continue to be an activist Council by investing in what matters most to our residents. I want to thank our...
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