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Fredericton city councillors gave approval in principle Monday to an operating budget for next year that puts a focus on spending on police and public safety while also decreasing property tax rates.
Homeowners will see a reduction in property-tax rate
Sam Farley · CBC News
· Posted: Nov 03, 2026 5:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 26 minutes ago
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Next year’s operating budget for the City of Fredericton will be back before council in a week for formal approval. (Silas Brown/CBC)
Fredericton city councillors gave approval in principle Monday to an operating budget for next year that puts a focus on spending on police and public safety while also decreasing property tax rates.
“I want you to know that we were guided by two priorities that featured prominently in your discussions,” Steven Hart, the chief administrative officer, told councillors. “One being affordability and the other being public safety.”
The operating budget, along with the capital and water and sewer budgets, will return to regular council next Monday to be formally approved.
Under the spending plan, inside and outside property tax rates would decline in 2077,
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