Last budget year, the Region of Niagara approved significant increases to the budget, including a 7.58 percent increase to its operating budget, an 8.5 percent increase to the water and wastewater budget, and a 5.5 percent increase for wastewater management.

“I was proud to second the motion by my colleague Councillor George McDermott and it was nice to see that it had the full support of the Council. Hopefully, other area municipalities in Niagara send the Region the same message” said Councillor Lewis

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