THE Budget RECORD

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"This tax could cool down the housing market, but also drive away foreign investment, affecting homeowners, renters, and the broader economy."

"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."

"This rate change will decide how much residents and businesses pay for trash pickup, with potential increases that could hurt low-income households."

"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."

"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."

"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."