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Growth and Infrastructure Pressures

First seen: February 24, 2026
Last seen: February 24, 2026

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February 24, 2026Council
Full Recording

MAYOR'S REPORT

The Mayor provides a report on the financial challenges of municipal growth and the context for the Western Gateway planning.

"Mayor Tobias outlined that the assumption 'growth pays for growth' is no longer certain. He noted that every 850 new residents require an additional police officer, resulting in roughly a 2% tax increase. He emphasized that the Western Gateway planning must account for the 'Colwood Crawl' and regional traffic pressures."