The 2015 budget committee for Chatham-Kent meets for the third day of deliberations on February 5, 2015. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)Chatham-Kent Council is set to approve tax rates for 2015.
Although rates will vary from community to community, the average Chatham-Kent residence will pay $2,997 in 2015 taxes.
This is an increase of $1,550,000 total, or 1.13%.
The increase stems from the budget (which constitutes a 0% increase) and assessment growth on the buildings around Chatham-Kent.
Tax due dates are set for August 4 and November 2; the way it's been since 1998.
A 10-year assessment of Chatham-Kent's safety and well-being has found that local hate crime rates are rising, but continue to be well below provincial trends.
Police said predators often use grooming tactics to gain a child or youth’s trust.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a solo home run, his first at home this season, as the Toronto Blue Jays downed Baltimore 8-1 Sunday.
Walpole Island Police Service and Lambton County OPP are investigating the collision
As we reach the end of the baseball season, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum are recognizing a historical baseball team.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is reporting an operating budget surplus of nearly $225,000 last year.
