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flag Niagara Region approved a 6.3% property tax hike in 2026, cutting police and development spending to avoid using reserves.

flag Niagara Region finalized its 2026 budget with a 6.3% property tax increase, down from an initial 6.98%, after rejecting a proposal to use $6 million from reserves to lower the hike. flag The savings came from an $850,000 police budget cut, a $1 million cap on development grants, and other measures, while key services like long-term care and social support were preserved. flag Council approved five of seven proposed cuts, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability amid ongoing financial pressures.

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