TAXES & SPENDING
Ward 8 Tax Tracker
How fast are property taxes rising, where do the dollars go, and what should residents be asking? Plain language, with sources.
Some figures on this page are sample placeholders and are clearly labeled. They are NOT verified City of Kawartha Lakes numbers. Verified data will replace them as sources are confirmed, and every chart shows its source or "Data source needed."
Where do your property tax dollars go, and how fast are they rising? This tracker lays it out in plain language. Figures marked "Sample" have not yet been verified against official City documents.
Tax Levy Increase by Year (%)
Sample figures — must be verified against adopted budget bylaws before being treated as official.
Where a Tax Dollar Goes (illustrative)
- Administration
- Emergency Services
- Other Services
- Parks & Recreation
- Roads & Transportation
- Water, Sewer & Waste
Data source needed — illustrative breakdown only, not official City figures.
Operating vs Capital Budget (Millions $)
Sample figures — verify against the official adopted budget.
HOW THE BUDGET WORKS
The budget year, step by step
Knowing when decisions happen is how residents influence them before they are final.
Summer
Budget guidance set by Council
Fall
Draft budget released to the public
Late Fall
Public deputations & budget meetings
December – January
Budget adopted by Council
Spring
Final tax bills issued
ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS
Questions every taxpayer deserves answered
Think a number looks off?
Tell the campaign. Verified corrections make this tracker stronger for every resident.