Huron County approved its 2024 budget this morning, which includes a 5.54% levy increase for ratepayers.
There were no changes to the budget after council recommended that rate to staff in mid-February.
In his report, Treasurer Michael Blumhagen noted that staffing pressures at care homes and EMS were some of the reasons for the additional $2.775 million in tax revenue.
The result is an $170 million budget which Council says addresses its strategic priorities: including supportive and affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and asset management.
“Huron County Council works with staff to carefully balance the budget to ensure fiscal sustainability while maintaining essential and valued services,” said Warden Glen McNeil. “The 2024 budget was carefully evaluated and deliberated for the benefit of all Huron residents.”
The budget includes over $110 million in operating expenses and nearly $60 million in capital expenditures.
