
Analysis
Typically supports overall city budgets and long-term financial plans, but diverges on specific tax measures, such as opposing property tax relief extensions for low-income seniors and disabled persons, and some budget implementation items, suggesting a fiscally pragmatic yet selective approach to social welfare and fees.
Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters
"This motion sets the stage for who gets taxed how much, and who'll feel the pinch - or get a break - in the city's budget, with homeowners and businesses watching their wallets."
Updated Long-Term Financial Plan
"This plan is like a roadmap for the city's finances, showing who'll win and lose over the next few years, and how Toronto will balance its books without going broke."
2024 Operating and Capital Budgets
"This budget will decide which city services get a boost, and which get the axe, affecting everyone from commuters to community center users, and showing who the city prioritizes."
2023 Operating and Capital Budgets
"This budget is a done deal, but it still matters because it sets the tone for how the city spends its cash, and who benefits - or suffers - from its financial decisions."
Property Taxes, User Fees and Related Matters
"This motion is all about who pays what, and how much, with homeowners, businesses, and taxpayers all waiting to see how the city will divvy up the costs."
2023 Financial Update and Outlook
"This update is like a report card for the city's finances, showing who's winning and losing, and what the future holds for Toronto's budget - and its taxpayers."
2025 Operating and Capital Budget
"This budget will shape the city's services and infrastructure for years to come, deciding who gets what, and how much it'll cost, from roads to rec centers."
Vacant Home Tax: Status Update
"This update will show whether the city's plan to tax empty homes is working, and who's paying the price - literally - with some owners facing big bills."
2023 Capital and Operating Budgets
"This budget is a repeat of last year's, but still important because it affects everything from potholes to police patrols, and shows who the city prioritizes."
Updates to the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy
"This policy change will decide how much city councillors can spend on their own offices and projects, with some potentially getting more cash than others."
Long-Term Financial Plan Update: Leveraging City-Wide Real Estate Opportunities for Affordable Housing, Complete Communities and Financial Sustainability
"This plan update could lead to more affordable housing, but also means the city will be selling or developing its own properties, which could displace some residents."
Immediate Actions to Address the 2023 Taxation Year of the Vacant Home Tax
"This motion will decide how to deal with the vacant home tax, which could mean more revenue for the city, but also more headaches for homeowners who haven't paid up."
2024 Education Property Tax Levy and Clawback Rate By-Law
"This by-law will set the tax rate for education, affecting homeowners and businesses, and deciding how much goes to schools versus other city services."
Redesigning the Vacant Home Tax Program and Supporting Housing Supply
"This redesign could make the vacant home tax more effective, but also more punitive for owners who leave homes empty, which could lead to more affordable housing options."
2023 Tax and Rate Supported Interim Operating and Capital Spending Authorities
"This spending authority will decide how the city allocates its cash for the rest of the year, affecting everything from road repairs to community programs."
Development Application Fee Review
"This review could lead to higher fees for developers, which might slow down construction, but also give the city more revenue to spend on other priorities."
Auditor General's Office 2025 Work Plan and Budget Highlights
"This work plan will show what the auditor general is investigating, and how much it'll cost, with potential findings that could embarrass the city or save it money."
Municipal Non-Resident Speculation Tax on Foreign Buyers of Residential Property
"This tax could cool down the housing market, but also drive away foreign investment, affecting homeowners, renters, and the broader economy."
Extending the Declaration Date for the Vacant Home Tax for the 2023 Taxation Year
"This extension gives homeowners more time to declare their vacant homes, but also means the city might not get as much revenue from the tax."
2025 Interim Solid Waste Management Services Rates and Fees
"This rate change will decide how much residents and businesses pay for trash pickup, with potential increases that could hurt low-income households."
2025 Education Property Tax Levy and Clawback Rate By-Law
"This by-law will set the tax rate for education, affecting homeowners and businesses, and deciding how much goes to schools versus other city services."
Auditor General's Office 2026 Work Plan and Budget Highlights
"This work plan will show what the auditor general is investigating, and how much it'll cost, with potential findings that could embarrass the city or save it money."
2023 Education Property Tax Levy and Clawback Rate By-Law
"This by-law is a done deal, but still matters because it shows how the city allocated its education funding, and who benefited - or lost out - in the process."