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Councillor Johnston Seeks Review of Closed-Session Tax Plans

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:21 PM UTC · How we work

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Councillor Landon Johnston wrote to Minister Dan Williams requesting a review of closed-door meetings.
Johnston said leaked budget documents project a 20% property-tax rise to fund $510 million.
Council will consider a 15% property-tax increase for 2027 in a closed session this month.
Mayor Jeromy Farkas supported the request, urging narrow, justified, time-limited confidentiality and independent review.
The minister confirmed receipt of council’s letters to him and the privacy commissioner.

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Councillor Landon Johnston wrote to Minister Dan Williams requesting a review of closed-door meetings.
Johnston said leaked budget documents project a 20% property-tax rise to fund $510 million.
Council will consider a 15% property-tax increase for 2027 in a closed session this month.
Mayor Jeromy Farkas supported the request, urging narrow, justified, time-limited confidentiality and independent review.
The minister confirmed receipt of council’s letters to him and the privacy commissioner.