Wellington North tax hike ‘excessive’

To the Editor:

I live in Arthur. I was shocked to see that my property taxes (including Wellington North and county taxes) had increased about 13 per cent in 2023.

Now, Wellington North is planning to increase taxes 4.9% in 2024.

I don’t know what increase Wellington County is planning in 2024, let’s say 4.9%.  Together it is going to be about a 23% property tax increase in two years.

This is excessive and unfair.  Mortgage rates, groceries, gas, consumer goods and heating fuel have all increased in the last two years. People are struggling. This is the wrong time for new major capital expenditures.

Council, have some compassion.

Mike Linseman, Arthur