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A study suggests merging Brantford and Brant County could cut taxes and utilities by 7% for county residents by 2035, but city residents might pay 4% more.
A study commissioned by Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis finds that merging Brantford and Brant County could reduce annual tax and utility costs by about 7% for county residents by 2035, while city residents might pay 4% more.
The analysis by Hemson Consulting attributes savings to lower water and wastewater costs in the county and projects improved access to urban services like transit, police, and fire protection.
Despite Brant County’s opposition and past rejection of joint-service efforts, the report highlights potential fiscal and service benefits.
The county has not commented on the findings, which are part of broader regional governance discussions.
Un estudio sugiere que fusionar Brantford y el condado de Brant podría reducir los impuestos y los servicios públicos en un 7% para los residentes del condado para 2035, pero los residentes de la ciudad podrían pagar un 4% más.