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flag Niagara Region proposes 3.18% property tax hike to fix aging water systems amid funding shortfall.

flag Niagara Region council is debating a 3.18% annual property tax increase to address a $1.5 billion infrastructure deficit, as nearly half of its water and wastewater systems are in poor condition. flag While officials warn that underfunding risks public health and service failures, some leaders urge pausing tax hikes to avoid burdening residents. flag A proposed budget revision could lower the 2026 tax increase from 9.9% to 6.81%, but concerns remain over whether current funding—$59 million in 2025—meets the $236 million annual investment needed. flag The budget committee will vote on the final 2026 budget on December 11.

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